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Fall 2019
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LAW233
A FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
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Course Description
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As a study of the Florida Constitution as the charter of state government and a source of fundamental rights for its citizens, the course covers two aspects of the State Constitution: regulating the structure of the state government and providing for individual rights on a variety of topics which may go beyond those provided by the Federal Constitution. Elements of state constitutional law which are covered in the “structural’ section include the following: separation of powers; jurisdiction of courts; functions of the legislature and governor; powers and functions of city and county governments; and constitutional means of, and limitations on, public finance. The “rights’ section of the course covers the Florida constitutional right to privacy, the right to medical self-determination; protections for criminal defendants; equal protection, due process; Florida homestead protection, and access to courts. The interrelationship between the Florida and the U.S. Constitutions in several areas of law will be addressed.
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Course Schedule
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08-12-2019 - 11-21-2019
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MW
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7:30 PM-8:50 PM
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F108
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Course Frequency
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This course is usually offered every semester
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Course Information
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Credits:
3
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Pass/Fail Option:
Yes
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Prerequisite:
None; federal constitutional law is helpful.
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Grading:
Graded
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Method of Evaluation:
Final Exam
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
General
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Special Attributes:
Bar Course
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Special Restrictions:
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Law Track(s):
Government & Regulation
- Specialized
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Bar Subject(s):
FLORIDA
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Concentration(s):
None
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Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
Yes
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Textbook Name: Florida Constitutional Law: Cases and Materials
Textbook Type: Hardcover
Requirement: Required
Author: Cooper, Durham , Woody
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Edition: 5th
ISBN: 9781611630848
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First Class Assignment(s):
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Assignment:
8/12/19 (Monday Week 1)
Introduction; Overview of Florida Constitution and its History and Federal Constitutional Provisions regarding Limits on, and Powers of States
• Read headings of articles of Florida Constitution (as background)
• U.S. Constitution, Article I, sections 8, 9 and 10
• U.S. Constitution, Article IV, sections 3 and 4
• U.S. Constitution, Article VI, Clause 2
• U.S. Constitution, Ninth and Tenth Amendments
Note: No readings required for first class. If you would like to read the constitutional sections you can, but it is not required.
Material:
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Cooper, John F. and Marks, Jr., Thomas C., Florida Constitutional Law, Carolina Academic Press (5th ed. 2013) plus copies of supplemental cases listed in this Syllabus or, provided later. Supplemental materials are available via westlaw or from our assistant Catherine May (cmay@law.miami.edu).
Florida Constitution: Contained in Appendix to text
TWEN/Blackboard/Course Webpage Link:
www.lawschool.westlaw.com/twen
Additional Information:
Please see syllabus attached below.
Class location, Room F108
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 7:30 - 8:50 PM
BRIEF OVERVIEW
As a survey course studying the Florida Constitution as the charter of state government and a source of fundamental rights for its citizens, the course covers two aspects of the State Constitution: regulating the structure of the state government and providing for individual rights on a variety of topics (some beyond those provided by the Federal Constitution). Elements of state constitutional law which are covered in the “structural’ section include separation of powers; jurisdiction of courts; functions of the legislature and governor; powers and functions of city and county governments; and constitutional means of, and limitations on, public finance. The “rights” section of the course covers the Florida constitutional right to privacy, the right to medical self-determination; protections for criminal defendants; equal protection, due process; Florida homestead protection, and access to courts. The interrelationship and comparisons between the Florida and the U.S. Constitutions in multiple areas of law are addressed.
Revised Syllabus.pdf
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