Taught by Dr. Wesley Phelan Study of the structure and operation of the United States government. Study of the structure and function of states, municipalities, and other units of local government.
Special attention is given to Illinois state government and the Illinois state constitution.
Comparative study of the government institutions and practices of selected foreign nations. Study of the political, economic, and psychological factors which contribute to the present-day international situation. Significant cases and trends in the interpretation of the Constitution and the role of the judiciary in this process. Focuses on separation of powers and federalism. Instruction is by the case method.