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Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
one page description of Articles of Confederation and back is a worksheet with discussion questions and a chart to compare the Articles to the US Constitution
Also includes info on John Hanson - first US president
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8th - 12th
The "Other" Amendment Scenarios: Constitutional Amendments 11-27
This is a great activity for a unit on the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 18 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual/group in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the Constitutional Amendments 11-27.
This product comes complete with an answer key.
This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion.
Product could also b
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7th - 12th
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U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Analysis Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Assessment Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Homework
17 questions with key attached.
Requires students to read actual Declaration and analyze what Thomas Jefferson was saying in the document.
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8th - 12th
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Distance Learning: U.S. Government - Civics - U.S. Citizenship Test
This offers a shortened version of the U.S. citizenship test and answer key. This works great for a pre-assessment or to allows students to become familiar with principles of American democracy, government, rights and responsibilities, U.S. history, independence, and integrated civics.
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7th - 12th
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CCSS:
Civil vs. Criminal Cases Webquest
The students will conduct a web quest which allows them to gain knowledge and insight into the definition, purpose and procedures of civil and criminal cases. Upon completion of this assignment, students are expected to know that:
-Civil cases are established to settle disputes between two parties in order for the plaintiff to make an attempt to receive compensation from the defendant.
-Criminal cases allows the court to determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not g
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6th - 10th
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Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz Worksheet Review
Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz - Students must fill in the blanks with information found in each amendment. Copy of Constitution would make it an open book assessment. Can also be used as a review or worksheet
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8th - 10th
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"Mr. President, Can You Do That?" - Presidential Power Scenarios
What exactly can a President do or not do? In this ten scenario worksheet, students are tasked with advising the President of the United States on whether or not the President has the power to do he/she intends to do.Students are also asked to identify where in the Constitution the President is given or denied the specific power for each of the scenarios. These scenarios will generate excellent class debate and discussion! Answer key included. Other Civics/ Government Products"U.S. Congress,
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8th - 12th
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Criminal Process Worksheet - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Worksheet -arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Terms and description of what happens in each step.
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8th - 12th
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Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law Worksheet Comparison
Students a description of the differences between civil and criminal law and then fill in a chart to compare the two. Fix the sentence questions included as well.
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8th - 12th
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be?How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?What amendment lowers the voting age to 18?These are all questions that students will answer when the complete this 'Constitution Scavenger Hunt.' Students will explore the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments to come up with answers to 35 different questions. This product comes complete with answer key. Great for an in-class activity, partner/group work, or for a homework assignment!Other Civic Produc
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights: Crime and Due Process (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the rights of the accused, the Bill of Rights and Due Process of law. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal law
Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal lawWho sits where in court? How does a trial progress?Preparation for a mock trialKey included
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8th - 12th
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Hamilton vs. Jefferson Cabinet Rap Battles 1 and 2 Analysis
Students listen to and analyze Cabinet Rap Battles 1 and 2 from Broadway's hit, "Hamilton." I use this in my classes as a supplement to cover the fierce debate between Secretary Hamilton and Secretary Jefferson. I play each battle twice and have students answer analysis questions as they listen. Students then turn and talk and share with each other. Lastly, we end with whole class discussion. Very engaging! Both Hamilton Cabinet Battles #1 and #2 can be found on youtube for free!
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7th - 12th
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Ways to reduce juvenile crime - juvenile justice worksheet - criminal law
Students brainstorm ways to reduce juvenile crime - juvenile justice worksheet - criminal law
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8th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Quiz - Funny
This is a word problem style quiz over the Bill of Rights. It gives students a paragraph to read that has an example of an event or incident, then the student has to state which amendment that situation would deal with and give specific reasons as to why they gave that answer. I made it specific to our class using place names and myself in the examples to get a chuckle out of students, but they can easily be changed to suit your own classroom.
Example Questions:
5.You get pulled over drivin
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6th - 12th
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USA States & Capitals Map Activity / Worksheet - Geography / Civics / US History
The USA States and Capitals Map activity is a worksheet for students to practice their states and capitals. The student must label the map with the correct state name and its capital. State names and capitals are listed on the worksheet, in alphabetical order, for student to use while completing the activity.Enjoy!SharhanStop by enagelearnability.com for more resources.Follow Engage Learnability on social media.Facebook: facebook.com/EngageLearnabilityInstagram: instagram.com/EngageLearnabili
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3rd - 12th
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Defenses, Factors of Punishment, Punishments for Crimes - criminal law worksheet
DEFENSES: alibi, self-defense, defense of a third party, crime prevention, duress, infancy, insanity, mental defect, statute of limitations, entrapment, involuntary intoxication, necessity
FACTORS influencing sentence: remorse, past record, age, role, motive, violence, injury
PUNISHMENTS: suspended sentence, probation, home confinement, jail, prison, restitution, fines, work release, weekend sentencing, imprisonment, rehabilitation, rehab, treatment
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8th - 12th
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Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Duel Primary Source Worksheet
This activity includes an internet based primary document and worksheet on the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. I use the worksheet to help students better understand what happened during the duel between Hamilton and Burr.
The worksheet with discussion can take between 10 and 20 minutes. The website used is from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.html
The following topic is covered in the primary document read
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â New York City Lesson Plan Bundle
Criminal Process Crossword worksheet arrest, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Crossword - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial, sentencing
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8th - 12th
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The Bill of Rights: Fourth Amendment - Political Cartoon Analysis
Students will analyze two different political cartoons about the Fourth Amendment and search and seizure. Best if used after a discussion on the Fourth. Works well as a partner assignment, whole class discussion tool, or as a homework assignment. MS Word format so questions are editable.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #27 - Search and Seizure
Watergate and Nixon Primary Sources Worksheets
This activity is a series of internet based primary documents on Watergate and corruption during Nixon's Presidency. The websites used are from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.htmlThe following topics are covered in the primary document readings.Payoff to the Vice President, 1971President Nixon Leave the White House, 1974Students read the documents and answer the questions. I usually print out the reading for the students, b
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Presidents Lesson Plan Collection bundle
Twice Toward Justice - Chapter by Chapter Questions
For use with the Claudette Colvin story: Twice Toward Justice
This pack includes chapter by chapter questions that can be used for homework, classwork, or guided reading. They are great for ensuring that your students are comprehending the story as they read by asking questions which point them towards identifying and describing the major events of the story as well as making some deeper inferences and interacting with the text as they read.
As we worked through the novel in my 9th grade Civi
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5th - 11th
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