Caniglia v. Strom
Caniglia v. Strom Here an argument between spouses over a coffee mug evolved into the husband suing the City of Cranston, Rhode Island, and multiple police officers for violation of […]
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Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski
Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski A student at a state college sued after campus police would not let him engage in free speech even after reserving space in a designated “free speech
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Lange v. California
Lange v. California Late in the evening on October 7, 2016, Arthur Lange was driving home, playing music loudly, and unnecessarily honking his car horn several times. California highway patrol
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The Rule of Law and Public Health: A Socratic Seminar
For this high school Socratic Seminar, students will be asked to examine various readings and videos on public health and the rule of law and then explore the question “What role does the law play in protecting our health?” Encourage students to be prepared, participate actively, use evidence, listen carefully, and ask thoughtful questions of their peers throughout the Seminar.
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Exploring the Rule of Law
Exploring the Rule of Law Grade Level High School Overview During this lesson, students will explore the rule of law through a jigsaw, with various groups of students tackling different
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What Makes a Good Judge
What Makes a Good Judge Grade Level: Middle Overview:This lesson focuses on the costs and benefits of various judicial selection methods. Students will list characteristics they think essential or valuable
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Qualities of Judges
Qualities of Judges Grade Level: Middle Overview: Students brainstorm qualities that judges might possess, then discuss why those qualities are important. Time Needed: 1 class period Materials Needed: Qualities of
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution Grade Level: Upper Elem and Middle Overview: Students are first asked to resolve a hypothetical case via the adversary process. Each student is assigned the role of plaintiff,
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Pirates and the Law
Pirates and the Law Grade Level: Middle Overview: In this lesson, discussion of modern day piracy begins with a cartoon by Michael Ramirez depicting a 17th century pirate ship pulling
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Modern Day Human Trafficking
Modern Day Human Trafficking Grade Level: Middle and High Overview: Students will learn about human trafficking in the United States and read a short profile of human trafficking survivors as
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