Class sessions will be devoted to discussion of articles and excerpts from books concerned mainly with issues conventionally discussed under the rubric of “Constitutional Thoery” — the legitimate sources of constitutional judgement, the appropriate role of the judiciary, and the means by which the constitution may be amended. Depending upon the interests of members of the seminar, we may also consider current constitutional issues regarding federalism and the separation of powers. Each student will be required to write two papers, of approximately 10-15 pages, offering a careful critique of an assigned article or book except. No research will be required, but some additional reading may, of course, prove useful in developing the critique. Students will also be responsible for leading the discussion of the articles or book excerpts to which their papers directed. Grades will be based upon the quality of the (1) written critiques, (2) preparation for the classes for which the student is responsible, and (3) each student’s participation in class discussion during the term.