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Course Descriptions

Election Law LAW-615

In this course, we will discuss the major themes surrounding the legal regulation of elections, politics, and the political process as a whole. We will cover all of the major Supreme Court cases (and a few important lower court decisions) on the topics of voting rights, reapportionment/redistricting, ballot access, regulation of political parties, and election controversies. We will also discuss competing political philosophies; alternatives to the two-party system; and the role of the courts, the legislature, and direct democracy in our system. By the end of the course, the goal is that you will have a basic understanding of the structure, mechanics, and history of the political process in this country, but with an appreciation for the complexities of the right to vote and the difficulties involved in regulating the behavior of political actors.
Teaching This Course
Dean Franita Tolson
Dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law
Course Details
Units 2, 3
Grading Options Numeric Only
Exam Type In-class Exam
Writing Requirement No
Skills/Experiential Requirement No

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