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Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة
  • الطبع بواسطة University of California, Irvine
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This course will highlight the construction and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution through the centuries. You'll learn the history behind the Constitution, cases that formed important precedent, and how changes in interpretation have been dependent on shifts in cultural and political climate as well as the composition of the Supreme Court. We'll start with an overview of the Constitution where we'll consider questions such as "Why the Constitution?" and "What function does the Constitution serve?" Next we'll examine how the Constitution and its subsequent interpretation established the powers of the federal, legislative, and judicial branches of government and allocated powers to the states. Join me as we look at the questions both raised and answered by the Constitution and those that interpret it! By the end of this course, you should be able to: - Describe how the structure of the United States government has been shaped by both the text of the Constitution and by subsequent interpretation and practice of political actors in all branches of government - Illustrate compromises found in the Constitution by citing examples and historic background - Articulate the importance of key cases such as Marbury v. Madison, McCullough v. Maryland, and Lochner v. New York - Explain how the outcome of cases is often dependent upon the current cultural and political climate as well as the composition of the court by citing particular cases and important shifts in the court's jurisprudence - Assess the relative suitability of various approaches to constitutional interpretation and analysis

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Course Introduction

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2 Videos

  • Series Introduction
  • Course Introduction

Course Overview

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Welcome Message
  • Course Overview
  • The Constitution of the United States of America

Video Lectures

    • 5 Videos
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  • From the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution
  • Creating a Federal Government
  • Allocating Power
  • The Bill of Rights
  • Why a Written Constitution?

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Application and Analysis

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  • Quiz 1: Why the Constitution?

1 Peer Review

  • Why the Constitution?

Video Lecture

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7 Videos

  • The Authority of Judicial Review
  • Marbury v. Madison - Part 1
  • Marbury v. Madison - Part 2
  • Constitutional Limits on the Judiciary - Part 1
  • Constitutional Limits on the Judiciary - Part 2
  • Interpretive Limits on the Judiciary
  • Statutory and Political Limits on the Judiciary

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  • Quiz 2: The Federal Judicial Power

1 Peer Review

  • Mini-assignment: Federal Judicial Power

Video Lecture

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8 Videos

  • McCullough v. Maryland
  • The Commerce Clause - Part 1
  • The Commerce Clause - Part 2
  • The Commerce Clause - Part 3
  • The Tax and Spend Power of Congress
  • The Post Civil War Amendments - Part 1
  • The Post Civil War Amendments - Part 2
  • State Limits on Federal Legislative Power

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Application and Analysis

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  • Quiz 3: The Federal Legislative Power

Video Lecture

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5 Videos

  • When Can a President Act? - Part 1
  • When Can a President Act? - Part 2
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Foreign Policy - Part 1
  • Foreign Policy - Part 2

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  • Quiz 4: The Federal Executive Power

Video Lecture

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  • Federal Preemption
  • The Dormant Commerce Clause

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Application and Analysis

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  • Quiz 5: Federalism

1 Peer Review

  • Case Retrospective

Course Wrap-Up

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  • Thank you!
  • Post-Course Survey

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Dive into the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution with "Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government," a foundational course offered by Coursera. This engaging course, led by a distinguished instructor, delves into the construction and interpretation of the Constitution throughout American history. Explore the Constitution's origins, the landmark cases that have shaped legal precedents, and the evolving interpretations influenced by cultural, political, and judicial shifts. The course begins with fundamental questions about the Constitution's purpose and functions, then moves on to examine how it has defined and distributed powers among federal, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as to the states. Throughout the course, you will gain the ability to: - Describe the formation of the U.S. government’s structure through the Constitution and its interpretations. - Identify key compromises within the Constitution, supported by historical context. - Highlight the significance of pivotal cases such as Marbury v. Madison, McCullough v. Maryland, and Lochner v. New York. - Assess how case outcomes are influenced by socio-political climates and the Supreme Court's composition. - Evaluate various methods of constitutional interpretation and analysis. Designed for those at the foundational level, this course is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of constitutional law. Start your learning journey with Coursera's starter subscription and deepen your knowledge of the United States' governing framework.

Erwin Chemerinsky
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Erwin Chemerinsky