LAW 7084 :
Constitutional Convention/Bill

This course is a historical study of the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The course examines the Constitutional Convention's work on a day-to-day basis as reported by James Madison. It also examines relevant parts of the First Congress's proceedings and gives some attention to contemporary sources and judicial interpretation of the historical record. Students will be encouraged to reach their own conclusions about the Framers' work and its relevance today. Exam Info: Exam administered during exam period.