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Analyze and Apply U.S. Constitutional Principles

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Built from the Wiley title of the same name — professionally edited, technically reviewed, and already relied on by people doing this work.

Source ISBN 9781118213766

How it was built

Sejal Learning Systems rebuilt the book as a course: objectives first, then short video, worked examples, and practice with real feedback. It runs on Coursera at your own pace, with a certificate on completion.

Analyze and Apply U.S. Constitutional Principles is a self-paced online course built from the Wiley title of the same name.

What this course covers

  • Introduction
  • Part I: Studying Constitutional Law: The Foundations
  • Chapter 1: Understanding the Constitution
  • Chapter 2: Constitutional Law: A View from 30,000 Feet
  • Chapter 3: Mapping Out Key Concepts and Distinctions in Constitutional Law
  • Part II: Allocating Governmental Roles
  • Chapter 4: “Constituting” a New Federal Government
  • Chapter 5: Charting the Reach of National Government Powers
  • Chapter 6: Sorting Out National Powers: Inter-Branch Conflict and Cooperation
  • Chapter 7: The Constitution and Federalism
  • Part III: Protecting Property Rights and Avoiding Arbitrary Action
  • Chapter 8: Avoiding Arbitrary Government Action: Due Process of Law
  • Chapter 9: Protecting Property: Land, Contracts, and Guns
  • Chapter 10: Preventing Government from Discriminating
  • Part IV: Rights to Self-Expression and Political Participation
  • Chapter 11: “Express Yourself!” Freedom of Speech
  • Chapter 12: The Constitution and Religion
  • Chapter 13: Getting Involved: Voting and Becoming or Supporting a Candidate
  • Part V: Understanding Privacy Rights
  • Chapter 14: Implied Privacy Rights – Fundamental and Otherwise
  • Chapter 15: Preventing Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
  • Chapter 16: The Right against Self-Incrimination
  • Part VI: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 17: Ten Landmark Court Decisions about Governmental Structure
  • Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Three) Top Individual-Rights Cases
  • Cheat Sheet