This course will explore selected topics in Law and Politics of American Democracy. We will examine the way the law and other forces have shaped the structure of American political participation, and we will consider alternative directions American democracy might take. Time permitting, we will focus on the right to vote, racial and political gerrymandering, campaign finance, political parties, ballot access, reapportionment/redistricting, and the Voting Rights Act.
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Evaluation Methods | Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages Research paper, 25+ pages Reflective Writing Group project(s) Oral presentation Practical exercises In-class exercise Class participation |
Degree Requirements | |
Course Type | Lecture |
Learning Outcomes | Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law |