The nation of America was founded in the summer of 1787, and since then, the Supreme Court has been involved in the political affairs of the country. The Supreme Court & American Politics certification Course will focus on the politics that have surrounded and driven the decisions of the Supreme Court ever since its inception. The introductory law course requires high school-level understanding of American history and the American government.
The University of Baltimore, School of Law, has created this course for edX. Mr Lyle Denniston, the Dean Emeritus of the Supreme Court Press Corps for almost six decades, will be leading this online law course. The Supreme Court & American Politics training consists of weekly video lectures and guest lectures by eminent guest professors.
Learn about the evolution of American politics and the Supreme Court through the Supreme Court & American Politics certification syllabus, which is spread over eight weeks. Candidates will be privy to unique perspectives and knowledge provided by journalists, law professors, litigators, and civil rights activists. By enrolling in any one of the tracks namely verified and audit the students may learn the programme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the verified track learning is unlimited but a paid version.
The Highlights
University of Baltimore offering
Video lectures
Eight weeks course
Free enrollment for all
Expert and eminent instructor
Self-paced learning module
Relevant curriculum
Certificate of completion
Introductory law programme
Programme Offerings
Course by the University of Baltimore
Certificate of completion
free enrollment
Guest Lecturers
Law subject
Video transcripts
Introductory level
Self-paced Course
Courses and Certificate Fees
Fees Informations
Certificate Availability
Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414
yes
University of Baltimore, Baltimore
edX is a non-profit organisation that offers entirely free of cost.
However, The Supreme Court & American Politics certification fee is applicable for those candidates who wish to receive the verified certificate, along with unlimited access to the study materials. If no certificate is needed then the candidates may just keep accessing the course for free.
The Supreme Court & American Politics fee structure
Course Title
Fee in INR
The Supreme Court & American Politics course
Free
Certification Fee
Rs. 2,414
Eligibility Criteria
A high-school level understanding of American government, politics, and its related concepts will be helpful for candidates who want to enrol for The Supreme Court & American Politics certification by edX. Some knowledge of American history will also be useful but is not mandatory.
What you will learn
Knowledge of law
Candidates who complete The Supreme Court & American Politics Certification Course will learn about the inner-workings of the nexus of the American Supreme Court and Politics, including knowledge of the following topics :
The Supreme Court and its impact on and from American politics
Supreme Court as “the custodian of American Democracy” and evaluation of this concept with respect to representation and voting
The American Constitutional framework and assessment of its impact on the Court’s independence, traditions and procedures
Hyper-Partisanship and its effect on the Supreme Court’s appointment process
Supreme Court vacancies and their perception as a political prize
The Supreme Court & American Politics can be suitable for the candidates who are either into politicians or lawyers.
Admission Details
Candidates interested in pursuing The Supreme Court & American Politics classes can follow the steps to enroll for the course:
Open the official edX webpage for programme by clicking on the link given below: https://www.edx.org/course/the-supreme-court-american-politics
Go through the course details and click on the option to “Enroll”, given at the top of the page.
When you click on Enroll, the registration page will open. Create an edX account to proceed.
If you do not wish to start a new account, continue by linking either one of your Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Facebook accounts to edX.
Once your account set-up is finished, edX will send you a confirmation mail.
After this, you can begin learning.
Application Details
Although there is no separate application in the enrollment procedure for The Supreme Court & American Politics training, candidates must sign up on edX to access the course. You can sign up or create an account by entering details like full name, country, email ID and password.
The Syllabus
Welcome to The Supreme Court & American Politics
Week 1A: Introduction
Week1A.1: Interpreting the Constitution
Week 1A.2: Judicial Independence
Week 1A.3: Separation of Powers
Week 1A.4: Judicial Review
Week 1B: Introduction
Week 1B.1: What the Constitution Says About The Supreme Court
Week 1B.2: Representation in a Republic
Week 1B.3: The Supreme Court & the Road to Voter Equality
Week 1B.4: Moving The Numbers - and the People
Wrap-Up Week 1
Additional Material 2020: Looking Anew at Representation, and Checks and Balances Edit Set Access Page Actions View Live Version Preview
Week 2: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 2.1: A Basic Contradiction (And How History Has Resolved It), Incomplete
Week 2.2: The Judicial Check On The Political Branches, Incomplete
Week 2.3: The Political Branches' Check On The Judiciary, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 2
Week 3: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 3.1: Creating Federal Law, Incomplete
Week 3.2: Judicial Deference to Agencies, Incomplete
Week 3.3: Restraints on the Court, Incomplete
Week 3.4: A Judge’s Personal Philosophy, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 3
Week 4: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 4.1: The Lawsuit as a Mechanism for Social Ordering, Incomplete
Week 4.2: The Adversary System, Incomplete
Week 4.3: The Adversaries in the Supreme Court, Incomplete
Week 4.4: The Shaping of America's Legal Narrative, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 4, Incomplete
General Discussion Area
Week 5: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 5.1: The Supreme Court: Never Far From Politics, Incomplete
Week 5.2: The Founders' Vision on Supreme Court Appointments, Incomplete
Week 5.3: The Senate: The Point of Maximum Political Influence, Incomplete
Week 5.4: Political Ideology And The Issue of a Litmus Test, Incomplete
Week 5.5: Diversity on the Court: An Opportunity & A Problem, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 5
Week 6: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 6.1: Supreme Court Vacancies as Political Prizes, Incomplete
Week 6.2: Court Nominees & Courting of Constituencies, Incomplete
Week 6.3: The Increasing Partisanship and Fracturing of the Judicial Selection Process, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 6
Week 7: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 7.1: Political Representation in Contrasting Theories, Incomplete
Week 7.2: Representation, The Constitution, & The Supreme Court, Incomplete
Week 7.3: When Political Representation Was A Myth (or a Fraud), Incomplete
Week 7.4: Factors Other Than Equality That Impact Representation, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 7
Week 8: Introduction, Incomplete
Week 8.1: Equal Representation and the Concept of the Diluted Vote, Incomplete
Week 8.2: Gerrymandering and Its Threat to Equality, Incomplete
Week 8.3: Can Racial Gerrymandering Be Benign?, Incomplete
Week 8.4: Is Partisan Gerrymandering Any Different?, Incomplete
Afterword, Incomplete
Wrap-Up Week 8
The Supreme Court and American Politics Final Exam, Incomplete
Verified Learner Bonus Videos
Instructors
University of Baltimore, Baltimore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Who is the law course instructor?
The course instructor is Lyle Denniston, who has been the Dean Emeritus of the Supreme Court Corps for almost six decades.
2: How much is the weekly study time required for this program?
Candidates are required to spend around 4-7 hours per week studying for this course.
3: At what time are the The Supreme Court & American Politics online course classes held?
This is a self-led training program. Candidates can access the pre-recorded video lectures at any time, as per their pace and convenience.
4: Will the certificate display the institute’s logo?
Yes, the certificate will display the logo of the University of Baltimore.
5: Is the course certificate a part of the course enrolment package?
Candidates who enrol for the free course, will not receive the certificate.