U.S. Constitution

This course is a study of the creation, application, and viability of the United States Constitution. Students explore the historical and philosophical origins of the document in an effort to understand the Constitution's original intent and current usage. This course also focuses on the Constitution's evolution by examining the interpretation of the Constitution during the changing social and political climates of the United States.

Topics and Objectives

Historical Origins of the United States Constitution

  • Examine the historical events that led to the development of the United States Constitution
  • Examine the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the United States Constitution
  • Examine the impact of the Articles of Confederation on the development of the United States Constitution
  • Analyze the historical events that impacted the development of the United States Constitution

Philosophical Origins of the United States Constitution

  • Analyze significant philosophers and papers that influenced the development of the United States Constitution

The Constitution: Sum and Parts

  • Identify the components of the United States Constitution

Amendments to the Constitution

  • Examine the process for obtaining an amendment to the Constitution
  • Analyze the current amendments to the Constitution

Bicameral Legislature

  • Examine the role of the House and the Senate
  • Define the process for a bill becoming a law

Three Branches of Government

  • Analyze the three branches of government

Judicial Review, Judicial Power, and the United States Constitution

  • Define the concepts of judicial review and judicial power

The Impact of the Warren Court

  • Analyze the impact of the Warren Court's landmark decisions on the American society's race relations and criminal justice system

The Influence of the Burger Court

  • Examine the landmark court decisions of the Burger Court and their impact on society

The United States Constitution's Impact on Contemporary Issues

  • Explain the importance of the United States Constitution as an evolving and viable document
  • Examine the various areas of United States constitutional law that have
    • been challenged recently because of heightened public interest (e.g., school prayer, abortion, affirmative action, firearm possession, etc.)

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