An introduction to basic techniques of constitutional interpretation.
An introduction to basic techniques of constitutional interpretation.
4.8 (265 ratings)
MR
May 10, 2016
Hard to grasp the complexity of what we call our Constitution, and the professor goes a long way to stretch a student's thinking that far. So kindly done, too.
KK
Feb 4, 2021
The Course name above, is an eye opener and my Wonderful Professor Amar and his Team of young Professors are an Outstanding beyond DESCRIPTION. Thank you ALL.
From the lesson
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.
Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science