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8641R Legislation (2-3)
This course explores a variety of topics under the broad heading of
"Legislation." Included among them are: electoral and representational
structures, legislative drafting, canons of statutory interpretation,
identifying and utilizing legislative history, the role of referendums and
initiatives as a supplement to representative institutions, public choice
theory, and other theories of legislation. The course also includes an
opportunity for students to participate in the drafting of legislation for the
Kansas for Missouri State legislatures. Paper optional.
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