GOV 341 RIGHTS, JUSTICE, RULE OF LAW

An examination of "law" in action. The course considers what the law is, what role the law and legal beliefs play in everyday life, and whether (and how) the law privileges certain groups. In the context of the criminal justice and civil law systems, the course explores whether "justice" is a major feature of the legal institutions (including trials, plea bargaining, sentencing, and settlements). Students will consider the nature and understanding of rights and rights claims, including how they are formally and informally asserted, and how they affect personal beliefs and behavior.