Scenario A: After taking an oath of honesty, Mr. Pitt is being asked questions in the court room about his whereabouts one month ago during an armed robbery. He does not want to answer so he stays silent.

Scenario B: While on vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, Oprah is speeding to get to her dinner reservation. The cop lets her go because she is… Oprah.

Scenario C: While OJ was being tried in court, his lawyers claimed “mistrial” due to the “testimonies” of witnesses not seen in the actual courtroom.

Warm up: Friday 9/6/13Complete the drill at the top of your packet.

Which scenario is illegal in the US?

Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C

Underline the part that makes it illegal.

Principles of the Legal System

Objective: Students will identify the four principals of the legal system in order to

apply them in real life scenarios.

The First Amendment

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or

prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the

people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a

redress of grievances.”

Picture 1: Falsely shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater

Picture 2: Burning the American flag

Picture 3: Burning a cross

Picture 4: Calling for the overthrow of the government

Picture 5: Punishing on-campus speech

Picture 6: Banning hate groups from holding

rallies/demonstrations

Vocabulary Terms:

Attorney- a professional person authorized to practice law; a lawyer

Prosecutor- The lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case

Defendant- a person accused of a crime or a person being sued in a civil action

Principles of the American Legal System

Using pages 427 – 428 (handout) Complete the following chart

Agenda

Civil Liberties Survey Due Process Anticipation guide Due Process Amendments Taking on the American Legal

System

Civil Liberties Review

Taking on the American Legal System

Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the following questions, circle your answer and explain your choice in complete sentences. SUGGESTION: Identify which principle and or amendment is being violated or upheld.

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