American Law

Basic Overview:

• Elective

• Grade 12

• 20 Weeks

• 1/2 Credit

Course Description:

This is a one-semester course that meets the New York State requirement for government and may be taken in place of the Participation in Government course.  Students will examine the various aspects of United States law and its practice.

Topics will include:

• constitutional law

• civil rights and liberties

• political ideology

• current issues in American government

Activities will include:

• several debates

• case studies

• individual and group research

• participation in political simulations

As a culminating activity, each student will be expected to present a written legal brief and oral arguments before a panel of attorneys, administrators, and teachers.

Instructor:

• Mr. Robert Karchawer