This course looks comprehensively at the law governing the political process and democratic self-government. Topics covered include legislative redistricting, campaign financing laws, the regulation of political parties, the Voting Rights Act, and 'direct democracy' initiatives (such as binding public referendums). The course also addresses the alternative electoral structures being explored by many US cities, such as proportionate representation, cumulative voting and transferable vote systems. Students interested in law, government and democratic theory are encouraged to enroll.

This course looks comprehensively at the law governing the political process and democratic self-government. Topics covered include legislative redistricting, campaign financing laws, the regulation of political parties, the Voting Rights Act, and 'direct democracy' initiatives (such as binding public referendums). The course also addresses the alternative electoral structures being explored by many US cities, such as proportionate representation, cumulative voting and transferable vote systems. Students interested in law, government and democratic theory are encouraged to enroll.