AMST 3281

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AMST 3281
Constitutional Politics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course investigates the United States Supreme Court and its role in politics and government. It traces the development of constitutional doctrine, the growth of the Court's institutional power, and the Court's interaction with Congress, the president, and society. Discussed are major constitutional law decisions, their political contexts, and the social and behavioral factors that affect judges, justices, and federal court jurisprudence.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: undergraduates.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Distribution Category (SSC-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3281, LAW 3281

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4134 AMST 3281   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Chutkow, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Additional weekly TA meetings are required and will be scheduled based on student and TA availability.