Course: Law

Course Purp= ose:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the components of the criminal and civil justice systems.

Goal 1:=

The students will describe and analyze the structure= and functions of the American legal system.

Objective 1:

Criteria 1:

1.1 Identify and explain the lawmaking process.

1.1a Define what a law is.

1.1b Define the 3 types of laws.

1.1c Demonstrate the steps in creating a law. (Local, State or Federal)

1.2 Identify and explain the court structure and procedures of the judicial system.

1.2a Identify the 3 types of = U.S. courts (for example: S= tate and Federal).

1.2b Demonstrate the steps used in the appeal proces= s.

Goal 2:

The students will describe and analyze criminal just= ice procedure.

Objective 2:	Criteria 2:
2.1 Identify and explain the nature and causes of cr= ime.	2.1a Define different types of crime. 2.1b Explain the causes of crime (for example: gangs= , poverty, and mob action).
2.2 Identify and explain due process procedures.	2.2a Define the Miranda rights. 2.2b Apply the arrest procedure for a civil violatio= n.
2.3 Examine current issues in the criminal justice s= ystem.	2.3 Create a questionnaire to survey public opinion = on a current issue (for example: the Death penalty and drugs).
2.4 Analyze the effects of crime on American society= .	2.4a Explain the impact of crime on society. 2.4b Differentiate between personal and property cri= mes. 2.4c Differentiate between blue collar and white-col= lar crime.

Goal 3:=

The students will describe and analyze the juvenile justice system.

Objective 3:	Criteria 3:
3.1 Identify and explain the nature and causes of ju= venile crime.	3.1a Define at least 3 types of juvenile crime. 3.1b List the causes of juvenile crime. 3.1c Define a juvenile in the court system.
3.2 Explain juvenile court procedure.	3.2 Differentiate what factors to consider whether a= case goes to juvenile or adult court.
3.3 Compare and contrast the juvenile court system t= o the adult criminal court system.	3.3 Looking at a provided Juvenile Justice System ch= art, demonstrate the differences and similarities in the juvenile and adult system.
3.4 Examine current issues in the juvenile justice s= ystem.	3.4 Apply current issues to specific juvenile cases<= /p>
3.5 Analyze the effects of juvenile crime on American society.	3.5a Looking at sources, provide evidence of the imp= act of juvenile crime on American society.

Goal 4:=

The students will describe and analyze civil law.

Objective 4:	Criteria 4:
4.1 Identify and explain the difference between civi= l and criminal law.	4.1 Differentiate between a civil case and a crimina= l case.
4.2 Identify the different types of civil law.	4.2a Define a tort. 4.2b Classify different types of civil law.
4.3 Identify and explain civil law procedures.	4.3 Assess at least three given civil laws (for exam= ple: Code of Hammurabi, 10 Commandments, American Slave Codes).
4.4 Examine current issues in the civil justice syst= em.	4.4 Classify and explain current issues in civil law= (for example: divorce and child abuse).
4.5 Analyze the effects of civil suits on American society.	4.5 Examine a lawsuit and assess its effect on the individual and society (for example: OJ Simpson Civil Suit).

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