Constitutional Law

This course is a study of the United States Constitution and how provisions within it have been interpreted by the Federal Courts (Supreme Court and the lower courts). The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore the US Constitution from a variety of different perspectives. Aside from the judicial system, constitutional law is influenced by a variety of factors, such as lawyers, politicians, the media, and citizens. Constitutional Law is divided into two sections. In the first section, students explore how the three branches of the federal government share powers as well as how the federal government shares power with state governments. In the second section, students focus on the origin and continuous interpretation of the civil rights and liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution.

Acknowledgements

Completion of U.S. History and American Government

Please Note: This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.

Course Objectives

Students will analyze and interpret the foundational arguments surrounding the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Students will compare and contrast the Supreme Court's interpretations of the Bill of Rights over time.
Students will construct arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and evidence in relation to Supreme Court rulings.