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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Courts: Our Rule of Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Contempt of Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a complete description of the legal term contempt of court. It also describes various types of contempt of court.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Negligence

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Sentence

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of the legal term "sentence."
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Curated OER

First Page of the Quebec Act, 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Gouvernement Du Quebec: Justice Quebec: Judicial System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the provincial court system of Quebec.
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Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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