Constitutional Principles: Core Texts
Close readings from primary texts that have shaped or that reflect deeply upon American democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville's Democracy in America. May be paired with Government 310L or Civics 303C to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Civics 312P and Government 312P may not both be counted. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Close readings from primary texts that have shaped or that reflect deeply upon American democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville's Democracy in America. May be paired with Government 310L or Civics 303C to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Civics 312P and Government 312P may not both be counted. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027