Justice and the Judicial Branch · Justice & Ethics

Due Process and Legal Rights

A study of the protections afforded to individuals within the criminal justice system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we balance the rights of the accused with the safety of the community?
  2. 2What does a fair trial look like in the 21st century?
  3. 3Are legal protections applied equally to all citizens regardless of wealth?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12C3: D2.Civ.14.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Justice and the Judicial Branch
Period: Justice & Ethics

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