Foundations of American Constitutionalism. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ( POLS 1000 or POLS 1100 or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing Examines the political and constitutional foundations of the American Constitution, from the English Charter of Liberties in 1100 AD to the United States Bill Rights of 1791. Employs a comparative analysis of early Anglo-American constitutional thought, with special attention being given to the writings of prominent 17th century and 18th century constitutional theorists (e.g., Coke, Bacon, Burke, Penn, Dickinson, Mason, Adams, Madison, Marshall).