POLS 351 - Constitutional Law

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Lehigh University

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Exploration of the process of legal reasoning, the place of the United States Supreme Court in the American political system, the multiple influences on judicial decision-making, and various interpretive debates over the meaning of the U.S. Constitution. Following this introduction to the interplay of law and politics, the focus turns to particular domains within the canon of constitutional law, including cases pertaining to the Supreme Court's jurisdiction and capacity; the separation of powers between the three branches of government; federalism (federal-state-local relations); the "takings"clause; election law; the powers of Congress; "police powers" at the state level; and, foreign affairs and constitutional crises. POLS 001 is not a prerequisite but is strongly recommended. Pinaire (ND)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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