PSC 4470 - Constitutional Law

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Role of the Supreme Court in development of principles of constitutional law, beginning with the concept of judicial review. Federalism, jurisdiction of the federal courts, separation of powers, the taxing power, the commerce power, the doctrine of implied powers and other principles and doctrines which are relevant to contemporary interpretation of the constitution. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Summit; Writing Intensive.