US Constitution: Key Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
Learn the foundations of US constitutional law, including landmark Supreme Court decisions and key amendments.
Learn the foundations of US constitutional law, including landmark Supreme Court decisions and key amendments.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped its interpretation. Students will explore the Constitution's origins, its evolution through amendments, and various methods of constitutional interpretation. The curriculum covers four main areas: the structure and powers of the federal government, key constitutional amendments, criminal procedure rights, and modern constitutional controversies. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the three branches of government, the Bill of Rights, and crucial amendments such as the 14th Amendment. The course also delves into significant topics like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, equal protection, and due process. By examining historic and contemporary Supreme Court cases, students will learn how constitutional principles are applied to real-world situations and how they continue to shape American law and society.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical context and purpose of the US Constitution
Explain the structure and powers of the three branches of the federal government
Analyze key amendments, including the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment
Examine landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on constitutional interpretation
Explore critical constitutional issues such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and equal protection
Understand the basics of criminal procedure rights under the Constitution
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253 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts in US constitutional law and landmark Supreme Court cases. It is structured into four modules covering the Constitution's origins, its three branches of government, important amendments, and modern constitutional issues. Students will learn about the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as well as key constitutional amendments including the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. The course explores critical topics such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, equal protection, due process, and criminal procedure rights. By examining historic and contemporary Supreme Court decisions, participants will gain insight into how constitutional principles are interpreted and applied in real-world scenarios, preparing them for further study in law, government, or related fields.
The Constitution and Three Branches of Government
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Amendments and the First Amendment
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Criminal Procedure and Federalism and Nationalism
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern Controversies
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Expert in Constitutional Law
Kermit Roosevelt, III is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he specializes in constitutional law and conflict of laws. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University and earned his JD from Yale Law School. Following his education, he clerked for Judge Stephen F. Williams on the D.C. Circuit and Justice David H. Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court. After practicing law at Mayer Brown in Chicago, he joined the Penn Law faculty in 2002.Roosevelt has authored several influential works, including The Myth of Judicial Activism: Making Sense of Supreme Court Decisions and two novels, In the Shadow of the Law and Allegiance. His courses, such as "Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases" and "Reconstructing America's Story," engage students in critical discussions about the role of law in shaping American society. In addition to his teaching, Roosevelt is a distinguished research fellow at the Annenberg Public Policy Center and a member of the American Law Institute, contributing to significant legal scholarship and public discourse on constitutional issues.
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