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The Judiciary in American History

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Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to conclude, students write essays expressing a decision on the constitutionality of same-sex marriages.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
3 days
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