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POL 323: Individual Rights In The
Constitution
3 credits
A feature of American government is its specification of individual liberties. Privacy, due process, equal protection, property rights, prohibition of racial and gender discrimination, freedom of expression and of religion, are among those provisions of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment that produced extensive litigation and landmark decisions. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals
In this course, students will learn to . . .1. Demonstrate an understanding of jurisprudence and the operation of the US Supreme Court. 2. Articulate the key amendments of the US Constitution that are the basis for our individual rights and liberties. 3. Identify landmark US Supreme Court cases that have expanded rights beyond those set forth in the Constitution. 4. Describe how public policy and social forces impacts the judiciary’s decision-making process.
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here.
Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Individual Rights In The Constitution |
| 0158-323-001 |
C. Kaufman |
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Tue/Thu |
3:05 pm - 4:20 pm |
GC - HHE 209 |
3 |
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