Year 1

Read primary classical authors like Aristotle and Augustine. This product is a collection of nine works, or excerpts from works, including important political thinkers of the Ancient World. Authors represented include Lycurgus (architect of Sparta's law system), Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Augustine.

Year 2

Study the foundations of freedom from feudalism to the United States Constitution. This product is a collection of works, or excerpts from works, including important political thinkers of the medieval to early modern world. Topics and authors include the Code of Justinian, Islamic legislation, feudal obligations, the laws of King Alfred, Magna Carta, Calvin, Hobbes, Locke, the Mayflower Compact, colonial charters, and documents leading up to the American Revolution and on through the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Year 3

Read the early Supreme Court cases and other primary source documents that shaped the development of 19th century law and politics in America. This product is a collection of works, or excerpts from works, including important political thinkers of the 19th Century.

Year 4

Read Supreme Court decisions and other primary source documents that shaped the development of 20th century law and politics. This product is a collection of works, or excerpts from works, including political thinkers of the 20th Century.