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Civil and Criminal Legal Systems and Procedures

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

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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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us-wySS12.1.4Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Demonstrate 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.