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\nJudicial Learning Center: How Courts Work\n

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\nSix informational and easy-to-understand resources detail how the United States’ courts work. The collection provides young legal scholars with a detailed overview of the differences between civil and criminal trials, outlines the role...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: Student Center\n

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\nA collection of 22 interactive resources provides learners with information about the United States federal courts. The pages are divided into five sections: The role of the federal courts; The organization of the federal courts; How the...\n
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\nLaw and the Rule of Law\n

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\nWe hear a lot about the importance of the rule of law, but most people do not really know what those words mean. The lesson is a webpage that defines the rule of law, explains why it is important in a democratic society and provides...\n
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\nThe Rule of Law\n

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\nStudents continue their exploration of the concept of rule of law. As a class, they discuss how Civil Rights leaders followed the rule of law in their protests. After reading various articles, they participate in a discussion and...\n
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\nRule of Law WebQuest\n

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\nGo on a WebQuest to find the Rule of Law! Scholars use the Internet to learn all about how law works in a democracy and how the Rule of Law relates to both American government and governments around the world. Researchers then engage in...\n
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\nThe Rule of Law\n

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\nLearners review the concept of rule of law. They discuss how the rule of law can give society a positive view. They explore the role of the judiciary as well.\n
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\nThe Rule of Law\n

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\nWhat functions do laws serve in our society? Your learners will be guided through several interactive activities to address this question, and to consider the impact of rule of law in American society.\n
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\nLimiting Government\n

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\nWhile this lesson includes several nice worksheets to identify and discuss the various limits on government (i.e. a constitution, the rule of law, separation of powers, consent of the governed, etc.), its main value lies in a case study...\n
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\nConstitutional Principles: The Rule of Law\n

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\nInvite your young citizens to consider the depth, significance, and necessity of the rule of law. This video focuses particularly on the American commitment to rule of law since the nation's inception with the...\n
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\nThe Rule of Law\n

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\nStudents examine the rule of law and government in this civics lesson. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.\n
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\nGeorge Washington and the Rule of Law\n

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\nstudents compare The rule of law with the rule of men and consider life under each of these types of governments.In this government lesson, students read a primary source to examine the importance of the rule of law.They will also answer...\n
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\nLawmaking and the Rule of the Law\n

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\nHow many constitutional clauses does it take to create a bill? High schoolers find out with several activities and  selected clauses about the rule of law and the US Constitution. Various coinciding activities help to strengthen...\n
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\nArgument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law\n

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\nStudents read and discuss Socrates's \"Crito\" and examine the arguments he made supporting his own death penalty. They consider the still-relevant debate between the rights of the individual and the rule of law.\n
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\nBranches of Government Worksheet\n

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\nThis is a basic multiple choice activity. Learners answer a set of 9 multiple choice questions about early colonists and branches of government. You might use this as a check for understanding or a quick quiz. The first 2 questions are...\n
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\nPresident Bush's Decision Points: Torture & the Rule of Law\n

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\nStudents explore terrorist interrogation issues. In this human rights lesson, students read articles and documents related to torture in terrorist investigations. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the articles. Students...\n
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\nWill the Real Capitalism Please Stand Up?\n

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\nStudents analyze descriptions from five different countries to determine which institutional components of capitalism are present and, if so, to what extent. They then place each on a continuum depending upon the number and strength of...\n
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\nCivics: The Rule of Law\n

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\nStudents examine key concepts pertaining to the rule of law. They explore how Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. used it to oppose discrimination practices. They examine Supreme Court decisions demonstrating the...\n
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\nThe 2018 Mock Trial Case\n

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\nAll rise! Scholars put their skills to the test in a mock trial. Using evidence, photographs, and testimony, they role play the trial in the classroom. Rules of law—and the court room—come to life as the class becomes a place of law! \n
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\nThe Ratification Debate\n

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\nMost Americans profess their love for the US Constitution, but this was not always the case. An informative lesson overviews the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists by summarizing the main arguments of each side. It...\n
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\nA Message of Ancient Days\n

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\nStudents closely examine several of Hammurabi's laws and compare them to laws and/or values we use today. They consider how laws are made and enforced and complete several worksheets during their investigations.\n
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\nJudicial Independence\n

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\nMost people support the idea of an independent judiciary in theory until they hear about a court case that violates their principles. An informative resource explains why the concept is important. It also provides scholars of criminology...\n
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\nThe Players in the Courtroom\n

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\nCourtrooms are complicated. In addition to the many rules, there are a number of people whose jobs are not very clear to the casual courtroom observer. With the resource, individuals identify some of these roles and review more...\n
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\nState Courts vs. Federal Courts\n

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\nPopular culture often portrays the Feds as the most fearsome of law enforcement agencies. Yet, someone charged with a crime is considerably more likely to end up in a state court. The lesson, one of six covering the Organization of the...\n
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\nCriminal Justice in America\n

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\nThe allure of true crime television shows often leads to intrigue of the criminal justice system. Using a six-unit curriculum, learners explore criminology and the justice system in the United States. Topics include the police, trial...\n
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