Course Outline

Constitutional Law of UK and USA

3.0 Credit Hour Course

Prerequisite: None

Syllabus:

Part A – Introduction

 Chapter 1 – What are Constitutions?

Part B – The UK Constitution

 Chapter 2 – Nature and Characteristics of the UK Constitution

 Chapter 3 – Sources of the UK Constitution
 Chapter 4 – Rule of Law
 Chapter 5 – Parliamentary Sovereignty
 Chapter 6 – Separation of Powers
 Chapter 7 – Ministerial Responsibility
 Chapter 8 – Protection of Fundamental Rights
 Chapter 9 – Judicial Review

Pat C – The US Constitution

 Chapter 10 – Background to the US Constitution

 Chapter 11 – Nature and Characteristics of the US Constitution
 Chapter 12 – The US Parliament
 Chapter 13 – Due Process
 Chapter 14 – Comparison between the US and the UK Constitutions

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the course the students are expected to be able to demonstrate an understanding
and knowledge of the Constitutional theories and their application in various constitutions, to critically
evaluate different concepts, and to identify and perfect the constitutional system and analyze the
application of the theories in modern state.

Course Book: Constitutional Law of UK and USA by Md. Rezaul Karim (City Law Books)