This seminar will explore some of the workings of the United States Supreme Court, with reference to some of the larger constitutional questions, such as free speech, racial discrimination, privacy, affirmative action, administrative power, and abortion, as well as the role of the Court in American democracy. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments.
1 units · Law Mandatory P/R/F
This seminar will explore some of the workings of the United States Supreme Court, with reference to some of the larger constitutional questions, such as free speech, racial discrimination, privacy, affirmative action, administrative power, and abortion, as well as the role of the Court in American democracy. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.