Overview
Description
This course traces the philosophical underpinning of American law and how it has evolved, and how it may be applied to future problems. Special emphasis is placed on historical events that have shaped American law.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Current judicial officer (e.g., judge, hearing officer, magistrate, justice of the peace).
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Current judicial officer (e.g., judge, hearing officer, magistrate, justice of the peace).
Units
Lecture2
Catalog Details
Offering
Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Current judicial officer (e.g., judge, hearing officer, magistrate, justice of the peace).; For credit toward the judicial studies degrees, the judicial officer must be enrolled in or eligible to enroll in the judicial studies degree programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Attributes
S U Only
Learning Outcomes
- describe the philosophical background of the U.S. as a democracy
- summarize the unique role that certain individuals have played in the American judicial system
- outline current and future issues facing the judicial system
- analyze cases to understand their potential impact on future cases
- articulate the elements of an effective democracy
- identify what values and goals a successful judicial system should include