Benjamin Bricker

Benjamin Bricker serves as Associate Professor of Political Science and Interim Associate Dean of Student and Curricular Affairs in the College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University (SIU), with a cross appointment in the SIU School of Law.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis (2013)
• J.D., University of Illinois (2008)

His research examines judicial behavior, systemic polarization, and constitutional review mechanisms across democracies. Key contributions include the monograph 'Visions of Judicial Review: A Comparative Study of Courts and Policy in Democracies' (ECPR Press, 2016) and publications in the German Law Journal, Justice System Journal, and Law & Policy.

Teaching portfolio spans constitutional law, civil rights, international law, and comparative politics with emphasis on European democratization and constitutionalism.

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