Justice, Ethics, and the Courts · Justice and Ethics

Equal Protection and Civil Rights

Tracing the evolution of the 14th Amendment through landmark court cases.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in correcting historical injustices?
  2. 2Who should decide what constitutes 'equal protection' in the 21st century?
  3. 3What rights are in tension in affirmative action policies?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12C3: D2.Civ.14.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Justice, Ethics, and the Courts
Period: Justice and Ethics

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