POLS 225 - Constitutional Law

3 Credit(s).

Examines the nature and development of the United States Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Students analyze the role judicial review, federalism, and Congressional and Presidential authority play in the system. Students examine the relationship between government accountability, the language in the Constitution, and 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. Students examine the political role of the confirmation process of judges. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or POLS 111 or CRJU 101 or permission of the Program Coordinator
Common Course Outline: POLS 225 CCO