LAW3662 American Constitutional Law: The American Federal System of Government
4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits
The purpose of this class is to acquaint you with the basic legal principles undergirding the American federal system of government. You will study the nature and powers of the Congress, the President, and the Courts, and the interplay of these federal authorities with each other, and the State governments. You will further discover how these principles inform the debates over some of today's most controversial issues, such as health care reform, gun control and the government's war powers.
Prerequisites: LAW1000