POLITICAL SCIENCE 308 - Constitutional Law II:The First Amendment and AmericanDemocracy

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Illinois Wesleyan University

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What is the purpose of the First Amendment Is it to promote democracy, individual expression, or an open marketplace of ideas We use these three rationales to explore the Supreme Court's case law beginning with Justice Holmes' dissent in Abrams v. UnitedStates. Issues addressed include hate speech legislation, campaign finance reform, state regulation of television, and the advocacy of terrorism. Offered in alternate years.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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