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Social Studies Activity Worksheet
CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Benchmark Clarification A civil procedure (or civil action) can be brought by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person. In contrast, a criminal procedure regulates public conduct and sets out duties owed to society for wrongdoing. In other words, a criminal procedure is a legal action brought by the government against a person charged with committing a crime, whereas a civil procedure is a legal action brought by an individual or group against another. An example of a civil procedure is a lawsuit for recovery of damages suffered in an automobile accident, and an example of a criminal procedure would be a lawsuit to convict an alleged murderer. (Paraphrased from Street Law, p. 11). Instructional Example In a teacher-led discussion, have students make suggestions of different types of crimes (i.e. theft, robbery, auto accidents, assault, etc.), and list those suggestions on the chalkboard (or overhead transparency). Then, have students create a two-column chart showing the crime (column one) and determine whether it would fall in to the category of civil procedure, criminal procedure, or both (column two). The teacher may have to clarify hypothetically, who the crime took place against. For example, if the students suggest an automobile accident, the teacher can suggest that it was the students’ car that received the damage. After class discussion, have students respond to the following item in 2-3 sentences: What is the difference between civil and criminal procedure? Explain. Assessment Example Have students write a short story about some people in their city who get involved in all of the following legal situations: (1) an auto accident; (2) throwing a rock through a school window; (3) breaking a contract they signed; and (4) carrying a concealed weapon. Have them underline once each legal situation that involved criminal procedure, and underline twice each situation that involved civil procedure. If they think one situation could be both civil and criminal, have them explain briefly after the story justifying their choice. (Paraphrased from Street Law: A Course in Practical Law: Test Bank with Authentic Assessment, p. 9). Scoring Rubric
Social Studies Activity Worksheet
AMERICAN IDEALS Benchmark Clarification American ideals refer to those ideals presented in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the U.S. Bill of Rights. They are also referred to as the core democratic values. Some examples include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, equality, liberty, and justice. Students are to identify the differences between what the American ideals are, and how well they are actually practiced in the real world. Then, they will need to suggest various ways to reduce the differences between theory and practice. INSTRUCTIONAL EXAMPLE In a class discussion, have students define the word “equality.” Help them determine what the best definition of this word is in relation to American ideals. For example, does it mean equality of opportunity or equality of results? Should everyone get the same thing? Should every person in the class get the same grade or should they have the same opportunity to earn their grade? The teacher should clarify questions and provide further input. Have students think of a situation in life where an American ideal is called into question. For example, should colleges be required to accept applicants on the basis of race (affirmative action)? Or, should the United States force other countries in to particular actions when these other countries should have the liberty to decide for themselves (as stated in our Declaration of Independence)? Students will respond to the following questions: Using one of the situations that you came up with, explain how this causes a problem between American ideals and reality? Explain two ways that these problems can be reduced. Assessment Example Have each student research and locate a real story about discrimination in the United States from the time frame of one of their units of study and answer the following questions: Did the discrimination cause a problem between American ideals and reality? How? Explain two realistic ways that this problem could have been or could be reduced or solved. Scoring Rubric
Social Studies Activity Worksheet
Social Studies Activity Worksheet
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