Publication Date
2020
Course Name
Judicial Process and Politics
Abstract
Detailed examination of the structure of American courts; the procedures and operating norms of judges, lawyers, and litigants; the impact of law on society, and alternative approaches to dispute resolution. Exploration of the nature and limits of law and legal reasoning; the selection of judges; the role of jurors; how federal courts set agendas, decide cases, and impact legal policy; and the role of interest groups and public opinion on judicial behavior.
Recommended Citation
Political Science Department, "PSC221" (2020). Curriculum Proposals. 553.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/curprop/553
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