American Legal Studies:Con Law (922-1)

Instructors

Andrew M Koppelman
847/644-7044
223 Levy Mayer
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30

Meeting Info

McCormick 195 - Strawn Hall: Tues 2:35PM - 4:25PM

Overview of class

This course will provide an introduction to U.S. federal constitutional law. Areas of emphasis will include the theory and practice of judicial review, including approaches to constitutional interpretation; separation of powers, with emphases on congressional powers and the reserved powers of the states; and individual rights.

The course has two goals. First, of course, the materials allow an examination of one of the most important areas of U.S. law - the constitutional structure of U.S. government. Second, and perhaps more importantly, the course examines the meaning of constitutionalism and of constitutional interpretation.

Learning Objectives

By way of "outcomes," students should expect, by the end of the course, to be able to:

• Identify the principal sources of authority for the Federal Government, including the relevant limits on that authority;
• Discuss the division of authority between State and Federal Governments;
• Discuss the separation of powers between the branches of the Federal Government;
• Identify the key elements of the constitutional rights of equal protection and due process;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic history of constitutional development in the United States; and
• Demonstrate some expertise in reading decisions of the United States Supreme Court.

Class Attributes

Registrar enrollment; not a biddable class
LLM Candidates only
Constitutional Law

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: LLM only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required