The Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties · Justice and Ethics

Rights of the Accused

Analyzing the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments within the criminal justice system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How should the law balance public safety with individual privacy?
  2. 2Does the current legal system provide equal justice for all citizens?
  3. 3What are the ethical implications of using surveillance technology in policing?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12C3: D2.Civ.13.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties
Period: Justice and Ethics

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