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Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28 Instructional VideoDue Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28 Instructional Video
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Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28

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You have the right to remain silent, but, what other rights do you have when arrested? Scholars investigate the rights of the accused in the United States. The 28th installment in a 50-part unit leads to opinions and discussion on the due process of law. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the united states government, american politics, due process

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Hold a mock trial in class to role play how the court system handles the rights of the accused
  • Assign the definition of due process as a preview or review of the video 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires online access if assigning the video clip as homework
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Resource provides direct primary source quotes for further research 
  • Lesson includes animation that assists visual learners with the key concepts 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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