Constitutional Governance

Catalog description

This course focuses on the roles of the state government, the different branches of the Federal government, and the balance of power among them. Students will examine individual Constitutional rights such as free speech, freedom of religion, and search and seizure. They will then compare and contrast select individual rights on a global scale. Students will also explore the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution, in regard to governmental powers and individual rights.