I saved the best for last, friends. While there might be more valuable courses, and while there might be less frustrating courses (for those of us that are more ideological!), there is no course in paralegal--or in JD, for that matter--more fun than Constitutional law, in my not-so-humble opinion.
The first thing to remember when it comes to this course is that you are not trying to argue what you believe; you are trying to learn the overarching principles of law as they have been articulated by the Supreme Court. I would hasten to say that learning these principles, in some cases, will be for the purpose of enabling you to argue with them effectively! So learn with a mind on figuring out what they are saying; once you understand that you will be ready to seek the truth.
This course is designed to give you a very broad overview of the subject, starting with the overarching principles that led to the constitution in the first place. Those of you that really want to delve into the Supreme Court precedent, you have been given a great starting point in the Nutshell textbook, but the cases that form the Intro to ConLaw outline should be all of the actual precedent that you need to do well in this course.
I hope you enjoy this course as much as I did. Before you dig into the meat, though, I'd like to test your knowledge. We all know about the case of Roe v. Wade, but who can tell me what Constitutional provision it is based on?
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Roe v. Wade is based on the 14th Amendment :)
That's a theory...but the 14th Amendment is really long. Want to be more specific?
Hint...this is a trick question...
Gabe
Do you mean something like a woman's right to privacy?
I could go with that--does anyone know what constitutional provision a "woman's right to privacy" is based on, and therefore where Roe v. Wade came from?
Getting closer...keep up the good work.
Gabe
The due process clause...
Still getting closer; the due process clause does factor in (though it is a convoluted argument).
Anyone want to try and get even closer?
Gabe
A woman's right to privacy is based on the concept of personal liberty in the 14th Amendment--those rights that are deemed fundamental. (?)
First off thanks so much for y'alls great insight into the courses that we are currently studying. Second, I would venture to guess that Roe v. Wade was based from the right to be secure that was established in the 4th Amendment. for the arguments greatly hinged upon privacy something that definitely is tied to that amendment.
Jacob
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