Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Courts: Our Rule of Law
This unit provides a comprehensive look into the value of the U.S. court system as a means to maintain the safety of American citizens. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law Library: Contempt of Court
This site gives a complete description of the legal term contempt of court. It also describes various types of contempt of court.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Negligence
Learn about negligence, which is "a type of tort or delict that can either be criminal or civil in nature." This encyclopedia entry explains the features of negligence claims, the types of damage awards victims may receive, and the legal...
Curated OER
First Page of the Quebec Act, 1774
The Quebec Act enabled the government to run more effectively to satisfy the goals of French Canadians. This act helped to restore the former borders of the Canadian colony as well as English criminal law and reinstated French civil law....
Other
Gouvernement Du Quebec: Justice Quebec: Judicial System
This site explains the provincial court system of Quebec.
Other
Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.