Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Session 2)
Harvard Pre-College Program
Date/Time: Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 8, 2023
Ages:
16-18
Cost: $5,375.00
Registration deadline: Feb 22, 2023
This course provides a broad introduction to American constitutional law and to contemporary debates about civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. Students learn about fundamental principles of constitutional interpretation, the basic legal limitations on governmental power, the relationship between law and society, and arguments around controversial topics such as free speech, freedom of religion, government surveillance, and balancing individual rights with public health during a pandemic. In the process, students also deepen their understanding of US politics and see how the judiciary often functions as a key player in our political system.
Location
Harvard Pre-College Program
1100 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02118