Political Science 362 - Pol Law & Jud Behav

Spring
2025
01
3.00
Justin Burnworth

TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM

UMass Amherst
52850
Machmer Hall room W-25
jburnworth@umass.edu
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

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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