At the end of the simulation, students vote on the issue based on the strength of the cases made.
The same rules for Part 1 apply here, with students identifying and rating the later presidents.
The cartoons provoke critical thinking about such topics as legislative reapportionment, the peacekeeping role of the UN, and the influence of campaign contributions on elected officials.
Examples: “King” Andrew Jackson swathed in royal robes and brandishing a scepter.
Each lesson is based on six cartoons with matched discussion questions and activities.
Each case summary provides a brief description of the facts, the issues, the court’s decision and reasoning, and a list of corollary cases.
Students try to identify presidents from clues and then use the information they have accumulated to rate the presidents’ performances.
This book of reproducible activities allows students to discuss cases as if they are actual judges.
Activities involve brief lead-ins followed by questions for discussion (whole class or small group), debate, writing assignments, or research.
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