An introduction to basic techniques of constitutional interpretation....

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Legendas: English, Chinese (Simplified)

Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso

1

Seção

2 horas para concluir

Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome to America’s Unwritten Constitution! This course is designed to teach you some of the basic tool and techniques for constitutional interpretation. Over the next 13 modules, Professor Akhil Amar will teach you how to go beyond the text of the U.S. Constitution, while still remaining faithful to it. Please, take some time to watch the two introductory videos and read through some of the course information below. Enjoy!...

2 vídeos (Total de 24 min), 7 leituras

2 videos

Welcome!2min

America's Unwritten Constitution Introduction21min

7 leituras

Pre-Course Survey10min

Begin Here10min

Meet the Instructor10min

Grading and Logistics10min

Bonus Material10min

Heeding the Deed

Heeding the Deed, refers to the technique of understanding the Constitution further by looking at issues the nation was dealing with at the time of the passage's adoption. Another way to say this could be; putting yourself in the framer's shoes. ...

2 vídeos (Total de 46 min)

2 videos

Heeding the Deed, Part 122min

Heeding the Deed, Part 223min

1 hora para concluir

Reading Between the Lines

This module teaches the interpretive technique of reading between the lines. This involves extracting, from the text, things that are implicit, but not expressly stated. ...

2 vídeos (Total de 50 min)

2 videos

Reading Between the Lines, Part 123min

Reading Between the Lines, Part 226min

2

Seção

1 hora para concluir

Hearing the People

In this module, we explore a number of unenumerated rights that exist simply because Americans embody these rights in their everyday lives. Owning pets, using contraception, testifying at one’s own trial, none of these are explicitly mentioned in the text of the Constitution, yet today, they are recognized as protected fundamental rights. Professor Amar explains why....

2 vídeos (Total de 49 min)

2 videos

Hearing the People, Part 126min

Hearing the People, Part 222min

1 hora para concluir

Confronting Modern Case Law

The "Confronting Modern Case Law" lectures take a closer look at the Warren-lead Supreme Court. Spanning from 1953 to 1969, his court decided many of the most influential cases is U.S. history. Brown v. Board of Education, Miranda v. Arizona, Griswold v. Connecticut to name a few. Professor Amar, will discuss how the court arrived at their decisions, how these rulings changed American society at the time and how they are still affecting it today....

2 vídeos (Total de 59 min), 1 teste

2 videos

Confronting Modern Case Law, Part 131min

Confronting Modern Case Law, Part 228min

1 exercício prático

Mastery Quiz 118min

3

Seção

1 hora para concluir

Putting Precedent in its Place

Professor Amar discusses the role that precedent—that is, prior court decisions—plays in our understanding of the document. He will answer questions about how far courts should go when interpreting the Constitution, and what courts might do when they believe that a prior decision was incorrect....

2 vídeos (Total de 49 min)

2 videos

Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 125min

Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 223min

3 horas para concluir

Honoring the Icons

Here we'll examine documents outside of the Constitution that influence our understanding of the founding text—things like the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist papers, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech. Professor Amar will explain how these sources have offered meaning and guidance in constitutional interpretation....

2 vídeos (Total de 51 min), 1 teste

2 videos

Honoring the Icons, Part 128min

Honoring the Icons, Part 222min

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Seção

1 hora para concluir

Remembering the Ladies

These lectures explore the profound changes American society underwent immediately following the ratification of the 19th amendment. The reverberations of women's enfranchisement are still being strongly felt today. Prof. Amar will highlight some legislation, he believes, directly or indirectly owe their existence to the 19th amendment....

2 vídeos (Total de 49 min)

2 videos

"Remembering the Ladies," Part 123min

"Remembering the Ladies," Part 225min

1 hora para concluir

Following Washington's Lead

Undoubtedly, the figure who looms largest in U.S. political history is George Washington. His actions before, during, and after the Presidency set precedents for the executive office which are still observed today. Prof. Amar will explain why Article II of the Constitution was custom written for our first president. ...

2 vídeos (Total de 44 min), 1 teste

2 videos

Following Washington's Lead, Part 123min

Following Washington's Lead, Part 220min

1 exercício prático

Mastery Quiz 214min

Instrutores

Akhil Reed Amar

Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science

Yale Law School

Perguntas Frequentes – FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
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