JUS 635 Topic 1 Week 1 Discussion 1 and 2 with Answers

JUS 635 Topic 1 Discussion 1

Not every case subject to review by a court is a case involving constitutional law. Why? How can a court determine when a case involves constitutional law? How can a legal researcher make that determination? Provide an example of the type of case that may involve a constitutional law issue.

JUS 635 Topic 1 Discussion 2

What are the relationships between different sources of law? How do we make a determination of when different sources of law may “supersede” one another? How can a legal researcher make such determinations? Which jurisdiction will actually try a case?