POLS 225 - Constitutional Law

3 Credit(s).

Examines the nature and development of the United States Constitution interpreted by the Supreme Court. Students analyze the role judicial review, federalism, Congressional and Presidential authority play in the system. Students examine the relationship between government accountability, the languages in the constitution, and the role of the Supreme Court. Students review civil liberties and rights along with the limits on the government granted by the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): POLS 101, POLS 111 or written permission from the Political Science Program Coordinator
Common Course Outline: POLS 225 CCO