POL 304 - Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties

Institution:

Chatham University

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Description:

An examination of the role American courts have played in giving meaning and scope to rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. The course considers the rights of persons accused of crime; rights to free speech, press, and assembly; freedom of religious belief and practice; equal protection of the law; and the right of privacy. These issues are examined partly through consideration of the actual impact of such decisions on the political system. Examinations require the student to apply principles to hypothetical-fact situations. Prerequisite(s): POL 101 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

POL304

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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