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| Campus | Haverford |
| Semester | Spring 2023 |
| Registration ID | POLSH294B001 |
| Course Title | Federalism and Constitutional Law |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Political Science |
| Instructor | Klein,Alisa |
| Times and Days | M 01:30pm-04:00pm
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| Room Location | STO102 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2789 What does it mean to think like a lawyer? We will explore that question (and many others) as we examine the area of constitutional law known as federalism. The federalism debate is about which government—the federal government or each state—should decide hot-button issues such as whether to legalize marijuana; whether to require masks to curb the spread of COVID-19; whether to ban the sale of food made from animals confined in cruel conditions; whether to allow the sale of abortion-inducing drugs; and whether to give undocumented students (Dreamers) the benefit of in-state college tuition. Readings will be abridged versions of Supreme Court cases, lower court cases, and related commentary. Writing assignments will be case summaries, two short papers, and one longer paper in lieu of an exam. Classes will be discussion based, and there will be opportunities to play the role of lawyer or judge in mock oral arguments known as moot courts.; Enrollment Limit: 20.00 Social Science, B: Analysis of the Social World (; Hav: SO, B) |
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