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Constitutional Protections for the Accused
Analyze the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments in protecting citizens against unreasonable searches, self-incrimination, and unfair trial procedures.
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Civil and Criminal Legal Systems and Procedures
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Examine the foundations of American law, differentiate civil and criminal proceedings, and analyze litigation processes alongside constitutional protections for the accused.
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SS12.1.1Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeAnalyze unique freedoms, rights, and responsibilities of living in a democratic society and explain their interrelationships.
SS12.1.4Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDemonstrate an understanding of the United States civil and criminal legal systems and distinguish differences between those systems. Distinguish the difference between civil and criminal legal systems and how they apply at the federal, state, and tribal levels.