Constitutional Law

Explain the basic principles of constitutional law.

• Describe the sources and extent of the power of the Federal and State governments to regulate business and commerce.

• Distinguish the three levels of scrutiny used by the courts to determine the constitutionality of government action.

• Explain the effect of the First Amendment on (1) corporate political speech, (2) commercial speech, and (3) defamation.

• Explain the difference between substantive and procedural due process.