Constitutional Law 2200-FOR70
"During the lecture following issues are presented: the theory of the Constitution, then the principles of Polish constitutional system, in particular: the principle of the democratic State governed by the rule of law, the separation of powers, social market economy, then the sources of law (universally binding law and acts of internal character), organization, the scope of activities and the mechanisms of functioning of legislative organs (the Sejm, the Senate, the National Assembly).
Classes in groups are aimed at developing students’ knowledge on issues presented on the lecture. Furthermore, during classes some exemplary practical problems are analysed. In the course of classes students are also inspired to discuss, interpret normative acts, as well as to solve constitutional problems."
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course students:
- explain terms and characterize institutions of constitutional law
- present legal norms stemming from the Constitution and some other normative acts covered by the education plan
- interpret constitutional provisions
- apply appropriate methods of interpreting the Constitution
- explain aims and functions of particular institutions of Polish political system
- explain legal significance of competences of public institutions
- identify individual freedoms and rights, as well as mechanisms of their protection
- identify legal problems concerning constitutional law and formulate solutions thereof
- analyze, in a methodologically correct manner, practical problems and case-law concerning the Constitution
- interpret legal provisions taking into consideration norms stemming from the Constitution
- formulate individual opinions in discussions concerning constitutional issues
Assessment criteria
Final examination.
Bibliography
1. M. Zubik, Prawo konstytucyjne współczesnej Polski, Warszawa 2021
2.L. Garlicki, Constitutional Law, in: Introduction to Polish Law, ed. S. Frankowski, The Hague-Kraków 2005
3. Additional literature
Additional information
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