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Historical Court Cases That Changed the Nation
Investigate historic mock proceedings and landmark cases to understand how judicial rulings shaped civil rights.
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The American Judicial System and the Courts
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Goal
Understand how courtroom trials function, the roles of legal participants, and how court decisions and legal advocacy protect civil rights and resolve disputes.
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Learning standards covered
SS.5.2West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesAssume a role (e.g., judge, juror, prosecutor, etc.) in a mock proceeding (John Brown, Dred Scott, etc.) to acquire understanding of the trial-by-jury process and justify its effectiveness in solving conflicts in society both past and present.
SS.5.4West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesOutline the process in which amendments are made; interpret their meanings, and apply it to their daily lives, lives of others and lives of people throughout history.