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Balancing Individual Liberties with Civic Responsibilities
Examine how governments balance personal rights with public health, safety, and the common good.
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Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Constitutional Cases
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Analyze the constitutional protections in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments using landmark court cases and public debates.
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Learning standards covered
U.S. GOV Standard 2.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will use historic and modern case studies, including Supreme Court cases, amendment initiatives, and legislation to trace the application of civil liberties, civil rights, and responsibilities spelled out in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other amendments.
U.S. GOV Standard 2.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will examine various perspectives on a current rights-related issue; take a position; defend that position using the Constitution and Bill of Rights, historical precedents, Supreme Court decisions, and other relevant resources; and share that position, when possible, with relevant stakeholders.