Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics

This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to the success of American democracy.

Plan of the Day

The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution:

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

1. How many rights are being articulated here?
List in plain language:

1..........

5th Amendment Wordcloud


Miranda v. Arizona - Rights notification

Video - Miranda v. Arizona


Smith v. Mass - Double Jeapordy


J. D. B. v. North Carolina - Rights of Minors


Kelo v. New London - Eminent Domain