Presidents and the Supreme Court
SLN #:Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section:
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Bales
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will consider contrasting views of the respective authority of the President and the Supreme Court during critical periods in our constitutional history. Examples include the election of 1800, the Civil War, the Great Depression, World War II, the Watergate scandal, and the post-9/11 “war on terrorism.” Against this backdrop, the class will consider pending Supreme Court cases concerning presidential powers, including oversight of administrative agencies, determination of economic policy, and the use of military force.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 25
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
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.