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Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

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Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law: Individual Rights and Liberties will highlight the construction and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution through the centuries with an emphasis on protections of individual liberties and the evolution of equal protection. You'll learn the history behind the Constitution, cases that formed important precedent, and how changes in interpretation have been dependent on shifts in cultural and political climate as well as the composition of the Supreme Court.

In this course we will investigate the protection of individual rights and liberties and take a look at what rights are and are not protected and investigate several important shifts in jurisprudence. We'll begin by examining the structure of the Constitution's protection of individual rights. We'll then examine the circumstances under which, various rights and liberties can be regulated by the federal, state, and local government. We'll examine when the government can permissibly treat people unequally and when it can't. In our final two lectures, we'll take a close look at what is probably the most famous amendment to the Constitution, the First Amendment. Join me as we look at the questions both raised and answered by the Constitution and those that interpret it! By the end of this course, you should be able to: - Describe the individual liberties protected by the Constitution and account for the history and structure of their protection - Illustrate compromises found in the Constitution by citing examples and historic background - Articulate the importance of key cases such as Brown v. Board, Lemon v. Kurtzman, and Lochner v. New York - Explain how the outcome of cases is often dependent upon the current cultural and political climate as well as the composition of the court by citing particular cases and important shifts in the court's jurisprudence - Assess the relative suitability of various approaches to constitutional interpretation and analysis

Outline

Welcome - Let's Get Started
Course Introduction
Welcome Message
Course Overview
The Constitution of the United States of America

Lecture 6 (in the series) - The Structure of the Constitution's Protection of Individual Liberties
The State Action Doctrine
The State Action Doctrine & Bill of Rights
The Levels of Scrutiny
Recommended Reading
Quiz 1: The Structure of the Constitution's Protection of Individual Liberties

Lecture 7 (in the series) - Individual Liberties
Economic Liberties - Part 1
Economic Liberties & Privacy - Part 1
Privacy - Part 2
Privacy - Part 3
Privacy - Part 4
The Right to Vote
Additional Rights
Substantive and Procedural Due Process
Recommended Reading
Quiz 2: Individual Liberties

Lecture 8 (in the series) - Equal Protection
Equality
Racial Discrimination - Part 1
Racial Discrimination - Part 2
Racial Discrimination - Part 3
Racial Discrimination - Part 4
Sexual Discrimination
Other Forms of Discrimination
Recommended Reading
Quiz 3: Equal Protection

Lecture 9 (in the series) - The First Amendment: Expression
Why Protect Speech & Methodology of its Protection
The Methodology of Free Speech Protection (continued)
Unprotected Speech
Where Can Free Speech Be Exercised?
Recommended Reading
Quiz 4: The First Amendment: Expression

Lecture 10 (in the series) - The First Amendment: Religion
The Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses
Recommended Reading
Quiz 5: The First Amendment: Religion

Conclusion
Thank you!
Post-Course Survey

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive and engaging lectures on the nuances of individual rights

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth understanding of Supreme Court cases and their impact on individual rights
Engaging lectures with real-life examples to explain complex legal concepts
Great resources and materials provided for further learning and understanding
Chemerinsky's expertise and passion for the subject shines through in his teaching
Well-organized course structure with clear learning objectives

Cons from User Reviews

Some users felt that the course was too focused on US law and didn't cover other countries
A few users found the course to be challenging and required more time and effort to complete
Some users felt that the course could benefit from more interactive elements such as quizzes or discussion forums

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