PHIL 45503 - (was 4355) Constitutional Law: Government Powers

Three credit hours.

Was PHIL 4355. The Supreme Court as a political institution in American democracy. Analysis of leading constitutional decisions exploring judicial review, federalism, separation of powers, regulation of commerce, due process, and equal protection. The dynamics of Supreme Court decision-making. Only open to Philosophy majors in the Law Track. Cross listed as PLSC 45053

Prerequisites: PLSC 20003 or junior standing.