Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU American Institutions Area US2DescriptionThis course is an introduction to U.S. constitutional law as it relates specifically to the federal judicial branch and its case history. Detailed emphasis will be placed on the Supreme Court, its powers, restraints, responsibilities, and how these affect diverse communities in the United States. The Supreme Court's landmark decisions related to the incorporation of the Bill of Rights, the due process of law, and how the court comes to its decisions will be the main fodder for this class, including recent cases relevant to the evolution of the court and it's its impact on the lives of our students. Socio-economic, political, and ethical issues as well as demographic data will be used during discussion, analysis, and debate of the role of the court in defining our civil liberties and rights.Usually HeldTue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm 