POIS 395 - Politics and Religion in America

Institution:

Western Illinois University

Subject:

Description:

The impact of religion in contemporary American political life, focusing on constitutional issues, electoral politics, and, more generally, the interaction between politics and religion. Prerequisite: PolS 101 or 122 or permission of instructor. Constitutional Law: Government Organization and Powers. (3) An examination of constitutional law in the United States with special emphasis on cases dealing with the framework, powers, and functions of the federal system. Prerequisite: PolS 122 or permission of instructor. Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. (3) An examination of U.S. Constitutional law, with special emphasis upon civil liberties and civil rights cases. Prerequisite: PolS 122 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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