Problems in the Democratic Process (LAW-707-003)
Schwartz
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Description
This seminar deals with different aspects of America's unique electoral system. Topics include gerrymandering, campaign finance laws, voter registration, the Voting Rights Act, voter IDs, felon disenfranchisement, primary elections, presidential elections and other features of our constitutional and statutory election law. A paper is required.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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Title: The Law of Democracy: Legal Structure of the Political Process
Author: Issacharoff, Karlan and Pildes
Publisher/Edition: Foundation Press 2007, 3rd Ed.
ISBN-13: 9781599411675
The Law of Democracy: 2011 Supplement (posted to MyWCL)
First Class Readings
For the first class read pp. 1-13 of the casebook.
Also, read over the American Constitution, paying close attention to all provisions concerning elections and voting.
Syllabus
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