COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course begins with a discussion of the basic elements of the concept of the rule of law and their institutional realization. Then we will turn to a series of historical case studies, beginning with the constitutional struggles of seventeenth century England and moving to the French and American revolutions before examining the role of the rule of law in the emerging democracies of the nineteenth century. We will then turn to the impact of World War I and Wilsonian constitutionalism, and World War II and modern constitutionalism. That will lead us to the crisis of the rule of law in the present-day United States.

One-Pager
There is a one-pager available for this course with additional information. To review, please follow the link here: https://cmaprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/F25-RULE-OF-LAW.pdf

COURSE LEADERS
Stanley N. Katz is a retired Princeton University history professor. Philip Carchman is a retired New Jersey judge. They have both taught numerous courses at Evergreen Forum.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This Evergreen Forum course offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants to join the event either in-person or virtually via Zoom. Please carefully select your registration type, as participants are expected to attend programs based on their chosen in-person or virtual status. Should your circumstances change and you wish to adjust your registration, kindly contact us at 609-751-9699. Our CMAP staff will do their best to accommodate your request based on availability.

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