PLS 241: Guns, God and Ganja: U.S. Federalism

In this federalism course, students examine the relationship among the U.S. Constitution, state and federal lawmaking, and citizen initiatives. Topics will include the ownership and regulation of guns, the impact of religion relative to abortion and LGBT rights, and state and federal law regarding marijuana and the legalization of drugs. The 2nd and 14th Amendments, and Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the U.S. Constitution will be explored.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytime offered in the daytime offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytime offered in the daytime offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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