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PSC 611G - Constitutional Law: Separation of Powers and Federalism

(3 units)
Role of the Supreme Court in the political system, emphasizing constitutional development and judicial analysis of social and political issues; includes a study of administrative law. (Satisfies the legislative requirement for the U.S. Constitution.)

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the jurisdiction of the Federal courts.
2. compare the powers of the Federal government to those of the States.
3. articulate how Congress’s power to regulate of interstate commerce has expanded the scope of Federal power.
4. analyze the War Powers of the President.
5. contrast different theories of Federal-State relations.
6. apply contemporary understandings of Federal Power to pending court cases.


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