This course will: (1) explore the powers of the New Jersey Supreme Court under the New Jersey State Constitution and as described in the Court's opinions;  (2) review cases in which the Court exercises its power as a common-law court; (3) consider representative opinions of the Court and of other State Supreme Courts and the United States Supreme Court in order to understand the interactions between those other Courts and the New Jersey Supreme Court; and,  (4) examine the relationships between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government in New Jersey through analysis of decisions that directly address those relationships, including decisions that invalidate acts of the other branches.