Const Law II: Separation of Powers

• Semester: Spring 2020
• Course ID: 381C
• Credit Hours: 3
• Unique: 28745

Description

The nature and consequences of our constitutional separation of powers are topics of substantial debate, with significant implications for our system of government.  This seminar examines recent scholarly discussions of various aspects of the separation of powers.  Topics will include deep dives into each of the three branches, discussions of the interactions between those branches and other institutions like the bureaucracy and political parties, and thematic topics such as gridlock and national security.