A continuation of Constitutional Law I with a further examination of governmental authority and its distribution in relation to individual rights and liberties. A study of international law, including its sources and subjects, and its relation to the individual and to international organizations. The course is intended to look at global topics and relations between nations. Power, economic interests, and human rights are topics that may be discussed. An examination of the legal basis for and control of education at the federal, state, and local levels.
Attention is given to the rights and responsibilities of teacher and students.
Fundamental rights of citizens and the impact of equal opportunity for all within educational systems are addressed. Issues bearing on employment and dismissal are studied in the context of labor relations found in American school systems. Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau are the sites for this course. Topics include China since 1949, the Party and the government, China s legal system, national minorities, Sino-American relations, Taiwan and Tibet issues from the Chinese perspective, human rights issues, the special administrative region of Hong Kong, and other related issues. Regulations pertaining to records and minutes, tax exemption, incorporation procedures, laws of contracts, deeds, and bonds are explored.