Political Science 337 - Constitutional Law:Civil Liberties

Institution:

Sewanee-The University of the South

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Description:

This course examines Supreme Court cases related to the Bill of Rights - by situating cases within varying theories of constitutional interpretation, and by assessing the socio-political implications of those decisions. Civil liberties are protections of individual liberties against governmental intrusion and include First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, religion, and association; Second Amendment liberty of arms; Fourth and Ninth Amendment protections of privacy; and Eighth Amendment protections against "cruel and unusual punishment." The course emphasizes, above all, the political role of the judiciary. This course may not be taken by students who have taken PolS 332. (Credit, full course.) Hatche

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sewanee.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 598-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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