This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. It explores the Constitution’s origins, its amendment over the years, and methods of constitutional interpretation. Topics include the nature and structure of the federal government, the powers of the federal government, and individual rights.
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Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Constitution and Three Branches of Government
Amendments and the First Amendment
Criminal Procedure and Federalism and Nationalism
The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern Controversies
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO KEY CONSTITUTIONAL CONCEPTS AND SUPREME COURT CASES
The lectures were great and the quizzes asked tough but fair questions. I am looking forward to using the knowledge I gained to enhance my teaching of government at the high school level.
This is a great introductory or refresher course. Everything is put forth in an easy-to-understand concept. It was beneficial to me to compare key cases and how society affected them. Thank you.
An outstanding introduction to US Constitutional Law which manages to highlight important legal issues and principles of US Constitutional Law without too legalistic an approach.
This course was very didactic and easy to understand. I liked the way that the different theories about each subject were presented, allowing me to build my own opinion and perspective on each matter.
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