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Law School for Everyone: Constitutional Law

By: Eric Berger, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Eric Berger
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Americans wage many of today’s fiercest policy debates and culture wars as battles over constitutional meaning. It’s because constitutional law is so fundamental to our democracy that law schools across the country teach the subject. It's the area of law that determines what federal and state governments are permitted to do, and what rights you have as an individual citizen of the United States.

In these 12 lectures, you'll get the same accessible, well-rounded introduction to constitutional law as a typical law student - but with the added benefit of noted constitutional scholar Eric Berger's brilliant insights. Taking you through all three branches of the federal government, Professor Berger uses some of the most important legal cases in the United States to probe the open-ended nature of the Constitution’s language and illustrate how legal reasoning has defined the power relationships that the Constitution governs.

You’ll examine pivotal Supreme Court cases to learn how interpreting the Constitution has radically affected American society. You’ll consider the Supreme Court’s role in deciding - and sometimes avoiding - questions of constitutionality. And you’ll investigate how changes in public opinion can influence how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution.

While the open-ended nature of the Constitution’s language makes constitutional law often uncertain, these lectures offer you a better understanding of its many nuances, as well as its profound importance for the future of the United States.

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An Impeccable Overview
"How we interpret the Constitution in daily law has never been more in the news. Prof. Eric Berger shares how this "blueprint for American government" is now at the center of almost every civil and cultural conversation taking place in America. These lectures will give you an impeccable overview of this historic document, explanations for why it exists, landmark cases that have been decided by constitutional law, and the consequential ways it impacts every American."
Maggie M., Audible Editor

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Great review for both lawyers & non lawyers

Excellent presentation. I haven’t reviewers con law since law school and found this to be an excellent review of con law

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great review

Great case review of historical cases. In the end, when he talks about Garland, he does confirm he clerked for him, but Garland has shown to be a staunch political appointment. His assessment of fairness and his evaluation as a potential justice were flawed. He does recognize they bring forward their views. I highly recommend this course!!

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Superb overview of Constitution fundamentals

Narration: clear pronunciation: paced just right to allow thoughtful comprehension of content; tenor voice slightly. Narration quality facilitates comprehension. Constution precepts, function, empowerments, and limitations.

Highly recommended reference to which one can refer repeatedly to review Constitution precepts; functions; and powers. Informative delineation of state versus federal government empowerments and limitations. Also explains why individuals as distinct from state and individuals’ rights and responsibilities, which by design and incremental emendation addressed by state rather than federal law.

Too bad not available in ebook format.

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Good Book

More interesting than I thought it would be. Narration was good. Still current. Heavy on the Judicial Branch.

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very informative!

I've enjoyed every one of the great courses I've listened to. This was no different. The facilitator kept the material interesting and enjoyable. i highly recommend as a basic introduction to constitutional law.

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It's Great

Great starter for anyone looking to know some basic history of American Law. listen in muggles

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Balanced Review of the Highlights

A balanced review of the highlights, but by no means the details, of major constitutional issues

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Great background to constitutional law

Easy to understand background of some of the basics behind constitutional law. Eric Berger did a great job in both preparing and presenting a clearer understanding of some of the meanings behind current constitutional law practices. Thank you

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Excellent summary of constitutional history

This is an excellent summary of constitutional history and law. There is very minimal by us if any. A good recognition of different perspectives on constitutional law and important cases. Narration is very slow so I sped up the play. Otherwise excellent.

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Good

I enjoyed this lectures. For me I thought it was very informative. I just started getting into law and since I’m currently taking political science I thought I should at least try and understand how constitutional law works.

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