POLS 024. Judicial Politics (AP)

The United States has one of the most powerful judiciaries in the world. This course will provide a broad overview of the U.S. judicial system and how courts shape American politics and society. Throughout the semester, we will look at several facets of the U.S. judiciary including the judiciary's relationship to other governing institutions, what factors motivate judicial behavior, and how courts affect public policy. Students will be asked to think critically about the role of law in American politics and the democratic implications of judicial power. Although much of the course will examine the U.S. Supreme Court, lower federal courts and state courts will also be discussed.
Social Sciences.
1 credit.
Spring 2024. Snead.
Catalog chapter: Political Science
Department website: swarthmore.edu/political-science

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