LAW 206. The American Judiciary

A study of the nature of the judicial process: precedent and legal reasoning; decision making; the basis of criminal and civil lawsuits; the role of the lawyer, the judge, and the public; the organization of state and federal courts; the Supreme Court; democracy and judicial review. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: English 101. In addition: sophomore standing or above.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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