

University of Pennsylvania - Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
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- Public/Government Institute
Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases at Coursera Overview
Duration | 6 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course |
Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 6 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases at Coursera Course details
- This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. It explores the Constitution?s origins, its amendment over the years, and methods of constitutional interpretation. Topics include the nature and structure of the federal government, the powers of the federal government, and individual rights.
Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases at Coursera Curriculum
The Constitution and Three Branches of Government
Class 1: Why We Needed a Constitution
Class 2: Creating the Constitution
Class 3: Interpreting the Constitution
Class 4: Article I: Legislative Branch
Class 5: Article II: Executive Branch
Class 6: Article III: Judicial Branch
Quiz on the Constitution and three branches of government
Amendments and the First Amendment
Class 7: The Bill of Rights
Class 8: The Reconstruction Amendments
Class 9: The Progressive Amendments
Class 10: Freedom of Speech
Class 11: Free Exercise of Religion Clause
Class 12: Establishment Clause
Quiz on the amendments and First Amendment
Criminal Procedure and Federalism and Nationalism
Class 13: The Fourth Amendment
Class 14: The Fifth Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent
Class 15: The Sixth Amendment - The Right to Counsel/Trial by Jury
Class 16: The Second Amendment
Class 17: The Ninth and Tenth Amendments
Class 18: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Quiz on criminal procedure and federalism and nationalism
The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern Controversies
Class 19: Equal Protection/What is Discrimination?
Class 20: Women?s Equality and Abortion
Class 21: Sexual Orientation
Class 22: War Powers
Class 23: Campaign Finance
Class 24: Health Care Reform
Quiz on the Fourteenth Amendment and modern controversies
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