Předmět The American Constitution (MVV148K)

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Cíl

This course will investigate the origins, structure and operation of the American Constitution. Students will focus on the following topic areas:1. What view of nature and the role of government lies at the base of the American Constitution?;2. How does the American Constitution attempt to implement these principles?;3. What is its overall structure of the document and how does it work in practice?;4. What is the origin and role of federalism? Judicial review?By the conclusion of class, students should be conversant in both the theoretical underpinnings of the American Constitution and the way it operates on a day-to-day basis.

Osnova

1. Natural Rights TheoryLocke, Second Treatise of Civil Government2. Natural Rights TheoryThe Declaration of Independence3. Structuring GovernmentThe Constitution of the United States of America4. Federalism and The Separation of PowersHamilton, et al., The Federalist Nos. 10, 51Marshall, McCulloch v. Maryland5. Hamilton, et al.,The Federalist, No. 78Marshall, Marbury v. Maryland6. SummaryLincoln, The Gettysburg Address

Literatura

See the Reading list in the Teacher’s Informaiton.

Garant

JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.

Vyučující

JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.Mgr. Markéta Klusoňová