Constitutional Law   

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

This course breaks down the Bill of Rights and the Amendments as incorporated into constitutional cases that impact major legislation. In addition, you will learn the concepts of due process, equal protection and the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Constitutional Law e-Book

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

1. Introduction
2. Powers
3. Article II
4. State Powers
5. Bill of Rights
6. Article III
7. Rights and liberties
8. Equal Protection
9. 1st Amendment

What you will learn

• Substantive principles of the Constitution and judicial interpretation of the Constitution.
• Understand of how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution within the context of its various decisions.
• Understand the Bill of Rights

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a prelaw school or constitutional law course