And expounding the Constitution has become an American tradition. This course surveys American constitutional and legal developments from Reconstruction until today. This course meets the Historical Studies component of the General Education requirements. Lectures will be offered with discussions of the readings to highlight the major arguments and issues. Student questions are welcomed at all times and students are expected to participate in the discussions.
Students are responsible for all material covered in the lectures, discussions, and readings.
No make-up examinations are given. The final exam is Comprehensive. All term papers must contain both footnotes and bibliography. Although class lectures may fall behind the reading, remember that it is easier for the instructor to catch up to the reading than it is for the students to cram reading for the exams. Begin reading the Ely book as well.