Federalism, Decentralization, and Justice
SLN #: 12402Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1010
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Weinstein-Tull
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
In today’s increasingly fragmented and also increasingly interconnected world, conflicts between governments take on new meaning. States and local governments can resist federal laws or they can strengthen them. Interactions between the federal government, state governments, and local governments shape policies like immigration law and sanctuary cities, same-sex marriage, voting rights, environmental law, and criminal justice.
Federalism provides the legal and cultural frameworks
for these debates. This class will explore
federalism’s foundations, its law, and its application
to contemporary problems and politics. We will examine
the interplay between the structure of federalism and
individual rights. And we will assess federalism’s
evolving—but also foundational—role in debates over
race and inequality.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Prerequisite: Constitutional Law I or equivalent
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: 30% of the grade
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.