POLSC 9 - The Constitution, Law and Society

    Recent Professors
    Paul Savoie
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    This course is a general survey of the United States Constitution and the United States legal system. Included is the study of the origins, judicial interpretations, and societal effects of the Constitution. The course emphasizes the legal system with specific focus on the role of the United States Supreme Court in issuing decisions of a societally relevant and interdisciplinary nature. The controversial role of law in political and social issues is examined with regard to all areas of United States Supreme Court jurisdiction. Law is analyzed as an integral part of the political process and its effects on society.