POLS 2225 - Constitutional Law

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of the Constitution.
2. Understand the structure and content of the United States Constitution.
3. Develop an in-depth understanding of constitutional restrictions on governmental and police authorities.
4. Acquire a general understanding of the constitutional rights of an accused during the trial and correctional phases of the criminal justice system.
5. Acquire a working familiarity with key concepts, terms, clauses, and cases in constitutional law.
6. Explain multiple ways to interpret the Constitution.
7. Understand the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution, including the history and importance of judicial review.
8. Acquire a general understanding of the various debates regarding the First Amendment.
9. Explain the importance and impact of the Fourteenth Amendment.
10. Demonstrate how the Constitution affects one’s lives.

1. History and structure of the United States Constitution
2. The United States Supreme Court
3. Freedom of speech
4. Arrest and detention
5. Use of force
6. Search and seizure
7. Interception of communication
8. Interrogations and confessions
9. Self-incrimination
10. Assistance of counsel
11. Trial and punishment
12. Remedies
13. Civil rights of governmental workers