THE SUPREME COURT AS A POLITICAL INSTITUTION

POLISCI 414

Course Description

This course uses a social science approach to analyze theories of judicial decision making and to learn how law is made in a political context. Students will understand how the Supreme Court and justices operate in an interdependent political environment.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and (POLISCI 104 , 184, or LEGALST/POLISCI 217 )

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.78

7.57% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.87%

-1.06% from Historical

A Rate

76.6%

43.18% from Historical

Class Size

-11.56% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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