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Scholars assess a government's ability to intervene in personal health decisions. They research basic facts about euthanasia and describe their opinions about new legislation passed in the United States Congress about an individual's right to die.

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persuasive speeches, public speaking, persuasive arguments, euthanasia

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active, euthanasia, speaker's argument, sl.7.3, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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