POLI 420
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Constitutional Law - American Federal System
Course Description
Students will discuss the institutional issues surrounding US government structures, specifically the rights and powers of the President, Congress, the judiciary, states, and individuals.
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Learn U.S. Supreme Court Precedents
Learning Outcome
Identify and master the context, arguments, legal holdings, interpretive methods, and practical consequences of key SCOTUS precedent related to federal constitutional structures.
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Develop Legal Analysis Skills
Learning Outcome
Develop and demonstrate key skills of legal analysis, research, and advocacy (written and oral) necessary to interpret and defend the structures of the U.S. Constitution.
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Apply Constitutional Principles
Learning Outcome
Apply and explain the structural principles of the U.S. Constitution and SCOTUS precedent to modern fact patterns and relevant public policy issues
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Analyze the Constiution and Public Policy
Learning Outcome
Analyze and articulate whether and how federal constitutional structures are being threatened today and how their current interpretations impact modern public policy issues.
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Defend the Constitution in Light of the Gospel
Learning Outcome
Prioritize and defend the U.S. Constitution's inspired structural principles as they relate to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and prophetic teachings.
