Course Info
In this course you will learn about the constitutional system of the United States; judicial function in constitutional cases; the division of powers between the nation and the states and within the national government; the powers of the president; national and state citizenship; and constitutional limitations on the powers of the states and nation for the protection of individual liberties.
Instructor [Section 310 - Advocates]
Prof. Raymond Ku is the Laura B. Chisolm Distinguished Research Scholar and Professor Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has also served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Co-Director of Case’s Center for Law, Technology and the Art. is areas of expertise include Constitutional Law, Cyberlaw, Privacy and Copyright.
Instructor [Section 320 - Barristers]
Prof. Jonathan Adler is the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law. He teaches courses in environmental, administrative and constitutional law.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbook [Both Sections]
** No Text Required **
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Acing Constitutional Law by ISBN: 9781636591780Publication Date: 2021-11-15Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Barron, Dienes, and Jefferson's Black Letter Outline on Constitutional Law, 11th by ISBN: 9798887862798Publication Date: 2023-11-02Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Emanuel Law Outlines for Constitutional Law by ISBN: 9798889068778Publication Date: 2024-05-12Available via the Aspen Learning Library.
Aspen Treatise for Constitutional Law by ISBN: 9781543857603Publication Date: 2023-02-15Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Barron and Dienes's Constitutional Law in a Nutshell, 11th by ISBN: 9798887865300Publication Date: 2024-04-29Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Glannon Guide to Constitutional Law by ISBN: 9781543806984Publication Date: 2019-02-07Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Questions and Answers: the First Amendment by ISBN: 9781531022891Publication Date: 2022-04-01Available via LexisNexis Digital Library
Understanding Constitutional Law by ISBN: 9781531018719Publication Date: 2020Available via LexisNexis Digital Library
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Audio Guides
Sum and Substance Audio on Constitutional Law by Publication Date: 2023Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Law School Legends Audio on Constitutional Law by Publication Date: 2005Available via West Academic Study Aids.
