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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LEGS 214 - Constitutional Law
PREREQUISITES: LEGS 101 - Introduction to Legal Studies
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016
This course is an introduction to the constitutional law of the United States of America, with an emphasis on the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. This course will explore various methodologies of constitutional interpretation and modes of constitutional analysis. Topics covered include the history of the Articles of Confederation, the history of the Constitution of the United States, the role of the judiciary, the separation of powers and relations among the federal branches of government, the powers of the national government and federalism based on Congress and the states and individual constitutional rights. The projects will include writing three (3) case briefs, one (1) memorandum of law and one (1) memorandum of points and authorities.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Examine the history of the Articles of Confederation and how they are a part of the constitutional law.
- Define the reasons for the United States Constitution.
- Explain the meaning of the Preamble of the Constitution.
- Explain the different Articles of the Constitution and their purposes.
- Identify the duties of the three branches of the federal government.
- Examine the purpose of checks and balances.
- Explain Federalism and the separation for a second time by dividing power between the Federal government and state governments.
- Examine the guarantee of the rights of individuals.
- Analyze three (3) Supreme Court Decisions and write a case brief on each.
- Create two (2) Memorandums of Law, one containing points and authorities.
- Create two (2) Memorandums of Law, one containing points and authorities.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- The Articles of Confederation
- The Thirteenth Amendment
- The United States Constitution
- The Fourteenth Amendment
- Legislative Branch
- The Fifteenth Amendment
- Executive Branch
- Equal Protection Clause
- Judicial Branch
- Due Process Clause
- Judicial Review
- Criminal Justice
- Bill of Rights (First Ten Amendments)
- Right of Privacy
- The Eleventh Amendment
- Incorporation Doctrine
- The Twelfth Amendment
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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