Constitutional Law I

This course introduces the sources and limitations of government power contained in the U.S. Constitution. Students examine the contemporary interpretation and application of the Constitution as well as the historical underpinnings. The course explores how the U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted and applied the Constitution in the on-going effort to balance power in the following arenas: among branches of the federal government, between the federal government and states, and between the government and individual citizen. This course is intended for students majoring in Administration of Justice or anyone interested in U.S. law or law enforcement.