POL 3230 Constitutional Law
This course examines how the U.S. Supreme Court handles cases involving the distribution of governmental powers. Students will learn about the Court’s history, the decision-making process, the justices, constitutional interpretation, and how to read cases. The course then uses a case study approach to examine the Court’s decisions in the following areas: legislative, presidential, and judicial powers; federalism; commerce powers; and economic substantive due process. Special emphasis is placed on current debates and controversies.
Course Types
Society; Advanced Studies