POLS1035 — Constitutional Law
POLS 1035 - Constitutional Law POLS 1035 - Constitutional Law Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Internship hours per week 0 Course Description: This course examines the principles and processes of constitutional law. Course activities focus on the structure of federal courts, the origins and development of judicial review, and the Supreme Court’s role in interpreting the Constitution and advancing public policy. Topics include civil rights, freedom of speech, religion, privacy, and criminal justice. This course is designed for students who already have a foundational understanding of U.S. government structure. MnTC Goals Goal 5 Goal 9 evaluate the historical development and contemporary application of judicial review in the United States. interpret key amendments to the Constitution, particularly those related to civil rights and civil liberties. critically analyze landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on constitutional law and public policy. assess contemporary issues in constitutional law, focusing on freedom of speech, religion, privacy, and criminal justice. compare and contrast various methods and standards utilized by the Supreme Court when deciding constitutional issues. prepare case briefs and construct legal arguments. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Goal 5 Goal 9 Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) 05. 01. Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition. 05. 02. Exam
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052
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