POL 225 - Constitutional Law

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course introduces the student to the interpretation of the United States Constitution by the Supreme Court through a series of prominent decisions from leading cases. The parameters of the Courts power over the states will be established by analyzing the history of federalism. The Supreme Court's relationship to the executive and legislative branches will be ascertained by the role of the Court in determining the constitutionality of their actions. An examination of the rights of the citizenry will be investigated through the balancing tests between protecting the rights of the individual and the well being of society as a whole as evidenced in their decisions regarding such rights. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discern the power relationships among branches of government (checks and balances) and between levels of government (federalism); Analyze important constitutional provisions, historically critical Supreme Court decisions, as well as areas of contemporary interest; Analyze the relationship between the government and its citizens, including restrictions on interference with individual freedom (civil liberties) and obligations to prevent discrimination and ensure equality (civil rights); Assess the primary arguments made by advocates on most sides of the controversies surrounding the structure, organization and functioning of government.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

POL 120

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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