PS 339 - Constitutional Law:National Powers

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Saint Vincent College

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The study of the American Constitution is basic to those in the Political Science discipline and all who try to understand the essence of our republic as it has evolved over the past 200 years. Political theory, historical forces and the nature and importance of the law in society are all blended in the course materials. The course considers both how the Constitution as written by the framers sought a limited federal government, and how that limitation was expanded by Supreme Court interpretation after 1935. Specific areas of personal liberty (freedom of speech, religion, privacy, etc.) are also covered in detail, along with important developments in Constitutional criminal procedure. The course is conducted pursuant to a modified Socratic method, emphasizing and welcoming student participation in class. Prerequisite: PS 121. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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