POL 306 - U.S. Public and Constitutional Law

Upper Division

A study of landmark opinions of the United States Supreme Court in the context of the constitutional and political structures of American democracy. Significant topics of traditional and contemporary concern covered include the tension between authority of the federal government and states’ rights, politics of the Supreme Court, issues arising out of the balance or imbalance of powers among branches of government, the right of judicial review, government regulation, and protections and limitations on civil rights. Legal analysis and legal reasoning are taught, as well as case analysis and application.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 104

Course credits: 4