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Poslední úprava: Hana Kubátová, M.A., Ph.D. (31.01.2019)
AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM Spring 2019
Dr. David W. Neubauer Department of Political Science E-mail dneubaue@bellsouth.net University of New Orleans
REQUIREMENTS Lecture: This course examines a few topics that illustrate major differences between the common law legal system used in the United States and the civilian legal systems found in Europe. During class Professor Neubauer will lecture but prefers discussion. Thus students are encouraged to ask questions on specific lectures or reading points which you feel need clarification. Do not hesitate to ask questions because the discussion could clarify important points for all students.
Reading: All the readings are from David Neubauer and Stephen Meinhold (2017) Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States, 7th edition Boston: Cengage. Note that this is a NEW EDITION which means that pages in the previous edition may differ from this one. The readings are available on the Charles University web site.
Examination: There will be an essay final examination which covers both the lectures and reading materials. Web sites of interest
United StatesSupreme Court http://www.supremecourtus.gov
U.S.Courts: The Federal Judiciary http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/
Findlaw is an excellent place to find American law. http://www.findlaw.com/
Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Assignments Session 1 Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 1 (read for a general sense)
Session 2 Federal and State Courts Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 3 pp. 46-62 Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 4 pp. 80-89; 100-107
Session 3 Lawyers and Legal Representation Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 5 pp.113-128; 138-141
Session 4 Trials and Juries Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 12, pp. 343-355
Session 5 Trials and Juries (continued) Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 12, pp. 355-369
Session 6 U.S. Supreme Court: The Cases and the Justices Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 14 pp. 406-425 (read for a general sense) Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process pp. 436-448.
Session 7 U.S. Supreme Court: Decisions and Their Impacts Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process pp. 448-466
Session 8 FINAL EXAMINATION
Session 9 Individual meetings with students over course grades
CHARLES UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM
91% and more: A (excellent performance; the student has shown originality and displayed an exceptional grasp of the material and a deep analytical understanding of the subject)
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