PS 1310 - Constitutional Law

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Considers the U.S. Supreme Court as a policy-making branch of the federal government. Major topics include judicial review; constitutional sources of and limitations on the legislative power; presidential power; the Supreme Court and criminal justice system, including the doctrine of incorporation, the right to counsel, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the exclusionary rule; and equal protection.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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