PO 334 - Civil Rights and Liberties

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Building on the understanding of judicial decision making and opinion writing established in Political Science 330, this course will concentrate on the current debates and case law found in the area of civil rights and civil liberties. The First, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments will be explored, with time spent on the constitutional rights of the criminally accused. The process of inclusion into the political process and the constitutional interpretation of the Bill of Rights will be examined. Prerequisite: Political Science 100 or 105.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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