Political Science 362 - Pol Law & Jud Behav
Fall
2013
01
3.00
Matthew MacWilliams
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
35633
The workings of the American judicial system within context of the larger political system. How demands are processed by trial and appellate courts; who uses courts and why; who judges are and how they get their jobs; why judges decide cases the way they do; the impact of court decisions.
Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. Prereq:POLISCI101or162orLgl250