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Grading Period ^{CONTENT SKILLS}

Students will be able to:

First/Third

Nine Weeks

Legal Analysis Writings The Role of Law in Society Law (define)

Law vs. Policy

Reason(s) for Studying Law Business Law (define) Court of Law

Criminal Law vs. Civil Law Appellate Courts

Common Law

Section 2. Law in the Courtroom Role of Jury

Role of Judge Jury Qualifications Precedent

Doctrine of Stare Decisis Overturning Precedent Case Law

Court Opinion

Jury Trials vs. Bench Trials

Historical methods of dispute settlement Due Process of Law

Amendment 6 vs. Amendment 7 The Jury Selection Process The Jury/Bench Trial Process

Section 3. Ethics and the Law Morality

Ethics

Ethical Decision-Making Principles Ethical Character Traits

Ethics and Law Relationship

Section 1. General Legal Terminology

Prepare a “Legal Analysis Writing” by stating the Informational Findings, Opinion & Rationale, and Amending the Law Explain the “Role of Law in Society” as a

body of rules, a process, economics, values, and public opinion

Define “Law” and list various groups that have the right to enforce the law as it relates to one’s rights & responsibilities

Demonstrate the similarities & differences between Law and Policy

State reasons as to why all citizens should study Law

Define “Business Law” and list the 3 forms of business organizations

Define a “Court of Law”

Compare and Contrast “Civil Law” and

“Criminal Law”

Define an “Appellate Court” and explain the 4 general steps of the appeals process

Understand the concept of “Common Law” and state some historical background facts

Section 2. Law in the Courtroom

Understand the qualifications for Jury Service State the basic role of a jury in a court of law State several specific roles of a jury in a court

of law

State the basic role of a judge in both jury trials and bench trials

State several specific roles of a judge in both jury trials and bench trials

Define “Precedent”

Define the “Doctrine of Stare Decisis” and state various importance’s of this doctrine with

Section 4. The 5 Sources of Law Constitutional Law

English Common Law Statutory Law Case Law

Administrative Law

regards to our legal system

Understand when a court is permitted to overturn an existing precedent

Define “Case Law” and state the 3

components contained in a “Court Opinion” Compare and Contrast Jury Trials and Bench

Trials

Identify the historical methods of dispute resolution – Trial by Combat, Trial by Ordeal, Trial by Oath

Explain the concept of “Due Process of Law” Understand the contents of Amendments 6 & 7

of the U.S. Constitution as they directly relate to jury trials in both criminal and civil law Organize all steps in the “Jury Selection

Process” (Voir Dire) from start to finish, and explain the various steps in the entire process Organize all steps in the “Jury and/or Bench

Trial Process” from start to finish, and explain the various steps in the process

Explain various pro’s and con’s of Cameras in the Courtroom

Understand the function of a Grand Jury in our legal system

Section 3. Ethics and the Law

Define Morality and state examples of moral vs. immoral behavior in society and business settings

Define Ethics and state examples of ethical vs. unethical behavior in society and business settings

Compare and contrast Ethics and Morality Identify the 3 Ethical Decision-Making

Principles used in society 1. Feelings/Opinions 2. Greatest Good 3. Golden Rule

Understand the relationship between and Ethics and Law

Understand why Law is necessary

Identify various Ethical and Legal Conflicts that arise in today’s business society

List the 4 Ethical Character Traits and define

each (Honesty, Fairness, Compassion, Integrity)

Identify various people in our history who have led exemplary lives (Ethical Character Traits commonalities)

Section 4. The 5 Sources of Law

Compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution and State Constitutions

Understand how the constitution is used in a court of law

Identify and apply Amendment 14 –

“Limitation on State Action”

Explain the effects of the evolution of English Common Law in today’s legal system Explain the concept of how Statutory Law is

passed at the Federal, State, and Local levels of government

List and interpret various Federal, State, and Local statutes

Define Case Law and identify various historical cases that have shaped our U.S. Legal System

Identify the elements of a Court Opinion Explain the role of the courts in judicial

decision making for interpretation of unclear statutes at both state and federal levels Explain the concept of Administrative Law List various Administrative Agencies at both

the Federal and State levels Explain the general powers of an

administrative agency

Second/Fourth

Nine Weeks Unit 2: The Court System Dual Court System Trial Procedures

Unit 3: Criminal Law Defining Crimes Particular Crimes

Unit 4: Contract Law How Contracts Arise - Contracts

- Offer and Acceptance

Genuine Agreement

- Fraud and Misrepresentation

- Mistake, Duress, and Undue Influence

Benchmark Final Assessment Project

Section 2.1. A Dual Court System

Understand and apply the term “jurisdiction” Explain the structure of the federal court

system

Explain the role of the United States Supreme Court

Explain the structure of the state court system Describe the difference between a juvenile

who is unruly and one who is delinquent

Section 2.2. Trial Procedures

Understand the various alternatives to litigation

Differentiate between civil and criminal cases Explain the steps in a civil lawsuit

Understand how one would exercise their rights if arrested

Explain the steps in a criminal prosecution Understand the application of court

procedures to juvenile cases

Section 3.1. What is a Crime?

Differentiate between serious crimes and less serious crimes

Explain the difference between state and federal criminal law issues

List and explain the elements of a crime Define the various defenses to criminal

liability

Section 3.2. Particular Crimes Define major crimes against people Define major crimes against property Define major crimes that involve controlled

substances

Define major crimes that involve computers and technology

Section 5.1. Contracts

Explain the elements of legal contracts Identify valid, void, voidable, and

unenforceable contracts

Distinguish between express and implied contracts

Identify unilateral and bilateral contracts Distinguish between oral and written contracts

Section 5.2. Offer and Acceptance Recognize the requirements of an offer Distinguish between an offer and an invitation

to negotiate

Recognize the requirements of an acceptance Distinguish between an acceptance and a

counteroffer

Understand and recognize when an offer has been terminated

Section 6.1. Fraud and Misrepresentation Identify the elements of fraud

Distinguish between Fraud and Concealment Distinguish between Fraud and Innocent

Misrepresentation

Distinguish between the remedy available for Fraud and the remedy for Misrepresentation

Section 6.2. Mistake, Duress, and Undue Influence

Distinguish between Unilateral and Bilateral Mistakes

Recognize the types of mistakes that will allow rescission of a contract

Recognize the requirements of economic duress

Recognize the requirements of Undue Influence

Benchmark

Culmination of all performance objectives mastered during the course of the semester -- Research “Fact Sheet” Project (Legal Topic) w/ 2 Written Case Briefs