Equal Justice Under the Law?
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Presented in Fall 2003, the Alumni Studies Course, “Equal Justice Under Law? The Supreme Court, the Constitution, and American Politics” introduced participants to the theoretical and practical issues raised by the Court’s power of judicial review. The course began by examining the fundamental issues about who should enforce the Constitution and how to interpret it. It then investigated specific controversies from the Court’s docket. Issues covered included abortion, gay rights, affirmative action, anti-terrorism legislation, and the Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore.
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Presented in Fall 2003, the Alumni Studies Course, “Equal Justice Under Law? The Supreme Court, the Constitution, and American Politics” introduced participants to the theoretical and practical issues raised by the Court’s power of judicial review. The course began by examining the fundamental issues about who should enforce the Constitution and how to interpret it. It then investigated specific controversies from the Court’s docket. Issues covered included abortion, gay rights, affirmative action, anti-terrorism legislation, and the Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore.
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