Overview
Aims
• Students should assimilate the fundamental knowledge in the field of constitutional law – constitution, constitutionality control, separation of the powers, political parties, political regime, voting system
• To equip students with the intellectual tools necessary to properly conceptualize and analyze constitutional issues.
• Assimilation of constitutional institutions must be made from a jurisprudential perspective.
Course contents
• Introduction to the study of Constitutional Law. Why a Constitution? The Constitution and constitutional law's functions. • The Constitution: concept and forms of Constitution; • Creation and ratification of the Constitution; • Revision and abrogation of the Constitution; • Constitutionality review; • Constitutional courts in United States and Europe; • Romanian nationality law. Acquiring and losing Romanian Citizenship. Dual citizenship. Citizenship of European Union • Fundamental rights provided by the Constitution of Romania • Romanian Ombudsman
Learning outcomes
- Understand Constitutional Principles
- Interpret Constitutional Texts
- Criticaly analize landmark constitutional cases and judicial opinions
- Identify and explain the scope of fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution
- Demonstrate Academic and Legal Writing Skills
Assessment
Written paper – interpretative essay – 80%; continuous assessment – 20%.