POLS 470 - Constitutional Law

Institution:

The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

Case studies of judicial policy-making by interpretation of the United States Constitution. Topics may include federalism and the separation of powers, civil rights and liberties, and/or comparison of non-U.S. legal systems. Students interested in pursuing further study or careers in law or law enforcement may be particularly interested in this course; how-ever, it is designed to be useful to all students and citizens. Students will be asked to write case briefs and opinions, and make oral presentations of both their own and historical figures' constitutional thinking. Prereq: POLS 250 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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