Module #1 Introduction to Constitutional Law Overview of the course, importance of Constitutional Law, and key concepts
Module #2 The Constitution:History and Structure Origins, drafting, and ratification of the Constitution; constitutional structure and principles
Module #3 Interpreting the Constitution Methods of interpretation, including originalism, living constitutionalism, and textualism
Module #4 Separation of Powers Overview of the system of checks and balances, including executive, legislative, and judicial powers
Module #5 Federalism Relationship between the federal government and the states, including dual federalism and cooperative federalism
Module #6 The Commerce Clause Scope of Congresss power to regulate commerce, including contemporary issues and debates
Module #7 The 14th Amendment:Equal Protection Equal protection clause, including its history, scope, and applications
Module #8 The 14th Amendment:Due Process Due process clause, including procedural and substantive due process
Module #9 First Amendment:Freedom of Speech Overview of freedom of speech, including types of speech, content-based and content-neutral restrictions
Module #10 First Amendment:Freedom of Religion Establishment clause and free exercise clause, including church-state relations
Module #11 First Amendment:Assembly, Petition, and Press Freedom of assembly, petition, and press, including contemporary issues
Module #12 The Fourth Amendment:Search and Seizure Search and seizure law, including warrant requirements, exceptions, and electronic surveillance
Module #13 The Fifth Amendment:Takings and Eminent Domain Takings clause and eminent domain, including just compensation and public use
Module #14 The Sixth Amendment:Criminal Procedure Criminal procedure rights, including speedy trial, confrontation, and right to counsel
Module #15 The Eighth Amendment:Cruel and Unusual Punishment Prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment, including death penalty and prison conditions
Module #16 The Right to Privacy Constitutional right to privacy, including reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights
Module #17 Voting Rights and Election Law Constitutional protections for voting rights, including the Voting Rights Act and recent developments
Module #18 Immigration and National Security Constitutional issues in immigration law, including deportation, detention, and national security
Module #19 Executive Power and National Security Scope of executive power, including war powers, foreign policy, and emergency powers
Module #20 Congressional Power and Oversight Congresss role in checks and balances, including investigative powers and legislative process
Module #21 Judicial Power and Jurisdiction Scope of judicial power, including justiciability, standing, and federal judicial supremacy
Module #22 Constitutional Litigation and Remedies Strategies and procedures for bringing constitutional claims, including injunctive and declaratory relief
Module #23 State Constitutional Law Overview of state constitutions, including similarities and differences with federal Constitution
Module #24 Comparative Constitutional Law Comparative analysis of constitutional systems around the world, including similarities and differences
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Constitutional Law career
