Cases in Civil Liberties
PSC-301LEC-MAT
University at Buffalo
- Semester
- Spring 2025
- Instructor
- Abigail A Matthews
- Start Date
- 01-22-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course focuses on the opinions of the Supreme Court interpreting the two great clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment: the clauses that prohibit states from denying persons life, liberty, or property without due process of law and that compel states to provide the equal protection of the law. The due process and equal protection clauses have given rise to some of the most profound constitutional issues in all of our history. The due process cases touch upon subjects such as economic liberty, the right to privacy as it relates to abortion, sexual orientation, and the right to control the time and manner of one's death. The equal protection cases deal with racial, gender, and age discrimination. Students will develop analytical thinking skills through evaluating concepts and literature in political science and constitutional law. Students will also gain skills in research and debate. This course is the same as SSC 301, and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.
Prerequisites:
This course is designed for students with at least the status of sophomore. It is recommended that students should have completed either PSC 101 or PSC 215 before taking this course.
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
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Course Area: Political Science
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-22-2025 - 05-06-2025
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