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And Justice For All

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Students compare three justice systems currently in place in the United States: the civilian criminal justice system, the military criminal justice system (courts-martial) and the secret wartime tribunals that President Bush has proposed by order.

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civics, terrorism

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civics, terrorism, us justice system, wartime tribunals, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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