PSC 210 - Constitutional Law

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course provides a general introduction to the United States Constitution and its enormous influences over American Jurisprudence. Concepts treated during the courses include the nature and sources of the Supreme Court's authority and both the framework of and preconditions for federal judicial review; a basic overview of constitutional issue arising from the federal nature of our government including the development and use of the Commerce Powers of the federal government, the constitutional limitations on state regulation of commerce, and federal preemption of state authority; a brief overview of the separation of power within the federal government; and an introduction to the constitutional protection of individual rights which focuses on both the 14th Amendment and the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure pursuant to the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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