Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties

Issued by CLS by BARBRI

Earners of this badge have foundational knowledge of fundamentals of the federal constitution, including the institution of judicial review, the limitations on federal judicial power, the constitutional roles of the legislative and executive branches, due process of law, individual rights under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and redress for violations of the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendment rights of the US Constitution.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Congressional Power
Consitutional Amendments
Due Process
Equal Protection
Establishment Clause
Executive Power
Freedom Of Association
Freedom Of Speech
Intergovernmental Immunities
Judicial Review
Present Danger Doctrine
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
State Action Doctrine
US Constitution

Earning Criteria

Complete readings and discussions in 6 modules. Topics include due process, equal protection, freedom of expression, allocation of powers, freedom of religion, state action, and congressional legislation in aid of civil rights and liberties.
Apply knowledge of constitutional law through a series of exams and written assignments obtaining a 70% or higher on all assessments.