This course examines the constitutional foundations of American politics—the separation of powers, federalism, and rights. Major themes include the historical origins of the American constitution, the transformation of American constitutionalism from the Civil War to the New Deal, and the struggle over the meaning of American constitutionalism in the 21st century.
This course examines the constitutional foundations of American politics—the separation of powers, federalism, and rights. Major themes include the historical origins of the American constitution, the transformation of American constitutionalism from the Civil War to the New Deal, and the struggle over the meaning of American constitutionalism in the 21st century.
