HIST 475 - Hist of American Constitutiona

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

History

Description:

Examines the major themes and problems concerning the constitutional history of the United States from the American Revolution to the end of the Cold War. Among other subjects, explores why and how the United States Constitution was written; how the nature and scope of the powers of Congress, presidency, and judiciary were transformed; how the relationship between the federal government and the states evolved; and how such constitutional amendments as the first and 14th redefined the power of governments, as well as the rights of citizens.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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