The Judiciary and the Protection of Rights · Justice & Ethics
Civil Rights and Equal Protection
Investigating the evolution of the 14th Amendment and the struggle for equality under the law.
Key Questions
- 1What would a just policy look like for addressing systemic inequality?
- 2What is the government's role in ensuring equal opportunity for all citizens?
- 3Who should decide when affirmative action is no longer necessary for a just society?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12C3: D2.Civ.14.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Judiciary and the Protection of Rights
Period: Justice & Ethics
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