POL 335: Assignments
Short paper #1 (10%) (due in class Monday, 2/16)
- Write a well-argued paper on the following questions:
Baum argues that the Supreme Court "may be viewed as part of a
policymaking system that includes lower courts as well as the other
branches of government" (5). What does Baum mean by "part of a
policymaking system," and do you find his views persuasive? What
objections (especially normative objections) might one raise about this
description, if any? What responses would Baum have?
Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, with normal margins
and a 12-point font, and at least seven hundred (700) words in length.
It is due in class on Monday, 2/16. When you cite arguments from the
text, you should also include precise references to the text; vague
references or references based solely on my lecture will count against
your grade.
Midterm exam (take home) (30%) (due in class Monday, 3/22)
Short paper #2 (15%) (due in class Monday, 4/26, topic TBA)
Final exam or final paper (35%) (final paper topics here)
Class participation (10%)
For the weekly reading schedule, see the syllabus here.