PSC 391 - U.S.Civil Liberties

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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An examination of the crucial role of the United States Supreme Court as definer and defender of constitutionally based civil rights and liberties. Particular emphasis is on the U.S. Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. constitution. Legal and extralegal influences on constitutional interpretation are assessed, including the political nature of the court's constitutional adjudication, and the impact of judicial philosophy and ideology in constitutional decisions. The Court's interactions with other political/legal actors including the states, Congress, and the executive branch is also stressed. Students read landmark Supreme Court decisions in civil rights and liberties cases. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100; (PSC290 recommended).

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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