Constitutional Law & Criminal Procedure

Federalism & Separation of Powers


Congressional Powers and Limits on State Power

What is Federalism?
Congressional Powers
Presidential Powers

Judicial Powers

The Commerce Clause
"Substantial Effect” Commerce Clause Power
The Dormant Commerce Clause
The Privileges and Immunities Clause
History of Equal Protection and the Levels of Review
Nonsuspect Classifications
Suspect Classifications Based on Race
Fundamental Rights and the Equal Protection Clause
Freedom of Expression
Limitations on Expression
Freedom of Religion and The Establishment Clause
Freedom of Religion and The Free Exercise Clause
Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

The Exclusionary Rule
What is a Search?
Probable Cause
The Warrant Requirement
Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement
Police Interrogation




Rights at Trial - The Sixth Amendment



Miranda v. Arizona
Custody
Interrogation
Waiving the Fifth Amendment Privileges
The Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel
The Confrontation Clause
The Right to Compulsory Process
Burden of Proof and Presumption of Innocence
Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Criminal Procedure

 

Due Process of Law



Equal Protection



Freedom of Expression & Religion


Substantive Due Process – Fundamental Rights
Substantive Due Process – Non-Fundamental Rights
Procedural Due Process

Constitutional Law