Constitutional Law I

SLN #: 13098
Course Prefix: LAW-522
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bender
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will address the fundamental principles of American government established by the United States Constitution. Topics will include the role of courts in applying the Constitution, the respective powers of the federal and state governments under the Constitution, separation of powers within the federal government, and the roles of the federal and state governments with respect to individual rights. We will not use a casebook. Class discussion will be based primarily upon the text of the Constitution and unedited opinions of the United States Supreme Court.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.