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Apr 25, 2024
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LAW 2995 - Topics in Federalism
The catalogue description is as follows: This course examines “the oldest question of constitutional law” in the United States: the allocation of authority between national and state governments. The first half of the course is devoted to a theoretical examination of vertical federalism and its institutional dynamics, with attention devoted to the role of local governments within the federal system. The second half examines federalism “in action.” We will study a broad range of (mostly contemporary) policy issues, from climate change to same-sex marriage to medical marijuana, so as to gain a better understanding of how theoretical models apply to, and institutional arrangements play themselves out in, particular political settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
The course would be taught as a two-credit seminar. Constitutional Law I is the only prerequisite. Students should be familiar with reading and understanding cases on the U.S. Supreme Court level as well as have some familiarity with the basic principles embodied in the U.S. Constitution.
Credits: 2
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