Book:
Epstein and Walker. Constitutional Law for a Changing America, current edition.
Grade Breakdown:
Exam 1 22.5% Exam 2 22.5% Exam 3 22.5% Exam 4 22.5% Attendance/participation 10% TOTAL 100%
Course Content:
The Constitution as a Living Document
The Supreme Court and the Constitution
Development of the Federal Judiciary
Congressional Powers and the Constitution
Presidential Powers and the Constitution
The Constitution and National/State Relations
American Federalism and the Constitution
The Commerce Powers and National Supremacy
Fiscal Policy, Congress and the Supreme Court
Economic Liberties and Individual Rights
Exploring Substantive Due Process
Property Rights: Public v. Private Domain
Religion and the Constitution
Exploring Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Association: Are They Absolute?
Freedom of the Press and Limits on Obscenity
Exploring a Right to Privacy in the Constitution
Searches and Seizures and Limits on Evidence
Right to Counsel and the Eighth Amendment
The Constitution and Discriminatory Practices
Voting Rights and the Constitution