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Students explore the initial Supreme Court decision to regulate commercial speech, and then analyze the legal precedents and principles underlying a recent case contesting this regulation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read about, discuss and reflect on the life of retired Justice Lewis Powell, investigating major court decisions he influenced and the impact of his 'voice of moderation and civility to an increasingly polarized (Supreme) court.' Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate Supreme Court cases that considered the First Amendment right to free speech in various technology outlets, such as Internet filters to protect inappropriate exposure to Students. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students present oral arguments to a mock Supreme Court and discuss the burning of the U.S. flag and freedom of speech. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the evolution of the idea of due process for students in school. They evaluate the Goss v. Lopez case. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the history of corporations in the United States and the rights and limitations associated with corporations. They draft a revision to current law to update the rights and responsibilities of corporations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the major decisions by the Supreme Court when Warren was the Chief Justice. In groups, they research the life and other works of Earl Warren and discuss how ones background can influence decisions. They also examine the two cases of Brown v. Board of Education and those cases affecting criminal procedures. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the leadership roles and qualities of members of the judicial branch in public life. They view and discuss video clips from a federal judge and two Supreme Court judges. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of trusts and corporations. In groups, they review the stories of Carnegie and J.P. Morgan. They use their stories to relate to changes in government and business. In groups, they analyze political cartoons to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the importance of judicial independence and how it is exercised while conducting research to gather information using different resources. The teacher discusses the importance of Law Day. They also read the handout for Independent Courts. Full Review »
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