Course: Myers - Intro to Law | DASD

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Introduction to Law

The Scales of Justice

Introduction to Law offers students interested in law and/or law enforcement an introduction to the legal theory and a history of the evolution of law. The American legal system is the main focus of the course with topics such as the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Judicial Branch, and Criminal Law and Procedure.
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Unit I

Introduction to Law and the Legal System
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Unit II - Chapter 36 and Appendix

The U.S. Constitution
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Unit III - Chapter 37-42

Individual Rights and Liberties
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Civil Liberties - The Second Amendment
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Unit IV - Chapter 5

The Judicial Branch
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Unit V - Chapters 7-11

Criminal Law
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Unit VI - Chapters 12-15

Criminal Procedure
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