Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights & Civil Liberties ((4 Credits))

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This study examines the rights and liberties provided by the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the Bill of Rights. Students examine major cases defining, expanding, and/or shrinking the protections afforded by the Bill of Rights with specific attention to the first, second, fourth, fifth, and fourteenth amendments. Methods of judicial interpretation are explored as is the social context within which the disputes arose. Constitutional Law. Prior to taking this course, Students should have completed at least one prior study where they learned about briefing judicial decisions.