79-382 Law, Voting Rights, & American Democracy: Historical & Contemporary Perspectives

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Voter participation in free and fair elections is one of the most basic principles of the American republic, yet our countrys history is fraught with examples of citizens having to fight to exercise this right. From literacy tests to poll taxes, gerrymandered districts to controversial campaign financing rules, the federal and state governments have been called upon to establish protections for citizens and, when these protections fail, determine a remedy. This course will examine various key elements of voting and elections especially relevant to the current body politic, including campaign finance and gerrymandering.

Prerequisites: none listed

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