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Department of Political Science Western Michigan University 3434 Friedmann Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone: 269.387.5372 Fax: 269.387.5354 Email: mark dot hurwitz at wmich dot edu Office Hours: Tuesday, 8:00-9:30am; Thursday, 2:00-4:30pm |
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Department of Political Science Western Michigan University 3434 Friedmann Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone: 269.387.5372 Fax: 269.387.5354 Email: mark dot hurwitz at wmich dot edu Office Hours: Tuesday, 8:00-9:30am; Thursday, 2:00-4:30pm |
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Overview and Objectives of PSCI 4200 – Constitutional Law
This course focuses
on constitutional law concerning the structure of governmental
institutions and their powers, from both a legal and nonlegal
perspective. We will utilize a case book approach commonly used
in a constitutional law class in law school, although we will make use
of additional readings as well. In addition to learning about
constitutional law in general, this approach is designed to expose
students to judicial cases in order to understand the legal analyses
employed by the Supreme Court within different political contexts.
Classes Canceled:
March 3-7 – Spring
Break
April 3 –
Professor attending Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Brown v. Maryland (1827)January 15, 2008
New York v. Miln (1837)
PG&E Co. v. State Energy Resources Comm (1983)
Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Council (2000)
American Insurance Assoc. v. California, 539 U.S. 396 (2003)
Copyright
2000-08,
Professor Mark S. Hurwitz, All Rights Reserved (Title 17, U.S. Code)