1. Understand changes in the law and recognize the dynamic nature of the law. a. Define justice and law and trace its development in the United States. b. Differentiate between federal and state law. c. Analyze changes in federal and state law and explain the impact of each on
American society. d. Describe the dynamic nature of the legal system of the United States.
2. Understand the civil and criminal justice systems, analyze their operations, and assess their effectiveness. a. Distinguish similarities and differences in the civil and criminal justice systems. b. Compare the operations and processes of the civil and criminal justice systems. c. Summarize issues and problems confronting the civil and criminal justice systems and assess the effectiveness of each system in resolving these problems.
6. Understand conflicts resulting from competing interests, conflicting laws, and conflicting interpretations of the Constitution. a. Analyze constitutional changes and Supreme Court decisions affecting individuals and population groups. b. Define and analyze competing interests, conflicting laws, and conflicting interpretations. c. Assess the importance of given constitutional conflicts for individuals, groups, and society as a whole
Unit/Chapter : The Judicial Branch
Objectives : What is the Judicial Branch?
Materials :
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The Judicial Branch Notes and Powerpoint
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The Judicial Branch Student Notes Handout
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Article III WebQuest
Bell Ringer:
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What is the Judicial Branch
Class work/activities :
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Lecture up to the Function of the Judiciary
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Students will take notes during the lecture
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Students will complete a WebQuest on Article III of the U.S. Constitution
Homework :
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None

Unit/Chapter : The Judicial Branch
Objectives : How does the Court system work?
Materials :
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The Judicial Branch Notes and Powerpoint
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The Judicial Branch Student Notes Handout
Bell Ringer:
Class work/activities :
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The Judicial Branch Notes and Powerpoint from Function of the Judiciary through the Courts
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Students will take notes during the lecture
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Problems 5. 3 and 5.4 in textbook
Homework :