50-2302 U.S. Constitution: Limiting Power

The Constitution was written to limit governmental intrusion on citizens’ liberties, while encouraging republican responsibility. This course will survey the Constitutional protections of all citizens and serve as a sounding board for the concerns, rights and responsibilities of Americans. Topics to be addressed and discussed include: support of civil rights in the courts; USA Patriot Act; individual rights to privacy. By the end of the semester, students will have a stronger and clearer understanding of government’s impact on their lives.

3 Credits
SS
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 52-1111 Writing and Rhetoric I - Enhanced or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30 or Writing SAT score >= 710