POLI 373 Law & Constitutional Design

Examination of the ways in which law and politics shape constitutional design across nations, including electoral rules, structures of parliaments and presidencies, modes of judicial appointments, extent of protected rights, modes of amendment, and degree of devolution to subnational states or units. Explores stresses on various constitutional systems in times of crises, and the impact on developing a stable or growing society.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

(POLI 120 or POLI 150 or POLI 241 or POLI 276 or POLI 277)

Offered

Every other year