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American Politics and Constitutional Law
Course Code LAWS795
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
Develops a solid grounding in American Constitutional Law and Rights. Builds the knowledge, skills, and critical sensibility needed to engage in on-going analysis of American law, politics and policy and uses acquired insights to critically evaluate New Zealand constitutional law and human rights. Investigates various aspects of American constitutional law and enables students to gain insights into American law and politics. Recently, the American institutions and rule of law have come under increasing stress due to political polarisation, culture wars and the degradation of public discourse. Using case and statute law as well as comparisons to New Zealand Constitutional law and legal doctrine, an examination is conducted of the American Doctrine of Judicial Review, the First Amendment (Freedom of Press and Religion), Gun control (2nd Amendment), Abortion and Privacy Rights, LGBTQ plus rights, and Executive Authority.
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The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK2601   Certificate in Legal Studies   (CertLegalSt)
60.00
  AK1008   Bachelor of Laws   (LLB)
480.00
  AK1009   Bachelor of Laws (Honours)   (LLB(Hons))
540.00
Timetable
2026, Jan Summer School Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
LAWS795/WS01  A  12-Jan-2026  12-Jan-2026  MON  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  WF303 
    13-Jan-2026  13-Jan-2026  TUE  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  WF303 
    14-Jan-2026  14-Jan-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  WF503 
    15-Jan-2026  15-Jan-2026  THU  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  WF311 
    16-Jan-2026  16-Jan-2026  FRI  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM  WF410 
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