American Constitutional Law
GOVT 203
Fall 2008
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This course is an examination of the historical development and constitutional principles of American government including inquiries into federalism, national and state powers, separation of powers, checks and balances, due process, and equal protection of the laws. The primary focus will be on case law of the Supreme Court from the Marshall court to the present. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Interpretation
this course enhances the stated capabilities, as well as several others, and makes one a better, more complete human being.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kommers, Finn, and Jacobsohn, AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, 2nd edition (hardcover or volume #1 in paperback)
Packets of edited cases and excerpted law journal articles, selected books.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two midterms and one final examination. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class participation will count as a portion of the grade. |
| Instructor(s): Finn,John E. Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: -12 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 1 |
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