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  • This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. It explores the Constitution?s origins, its amendment over the years, and methods of constitutional interpretation. Topics include the nature and structure of the federal government, the powers of the federal government, and individual rights.

Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
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Curriculum

The Constitution and Three Branches of Government

Class 1: Why We Needed a Constitution

Class 2: Creating the Constitution

Class 3: Interpreting the Constitution

Class 4: Article I: Legislative Branch

Class 5: Article II: Executive Branch

Class 6: Article III: Judicial Branch

Quiz on the Constitution and three branches of government

Amendments and the First Amendment

Class 7: The Bill of Rights

Class 8: The Reconstruction Amendments

Class 9: The Progressive Amendments

Class 10: Freedom of Speech

Class 11: Free Exercise of Religion Clause

Class 12: Establishment Clause

Quiz on the amendments and First Amendment

Criminal Procedure and Federalism and Nationalism

Class 13: The Fourth Amendment

Class 14: The Fifth Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent

Class 15: The Sixth Amendment - The Right to Counsel/Trial by Jury

Class 16: The Second Amendment

Class 17: The Ninth and Tenth Amendments

Class 18: The Civil War and Reconstruction

Quiz on criminal procedure and federalism and nationalism

The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern Controversies

Class 19: Equal Protection/What is Discrimination?

Class 20: Women?s Equality and Abortion

Class 21: Sexual Orientation

Class 22: War Powers

Class 23: Campaign Finance

Class 24: Health Care Reform

Quiz on the Fourteenth Amendment and modern controversies

Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
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