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American Law

Grade 12 - Semester - 1/2 credit

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, and current issues in American government. Activities will include several debates, case studies, individual and group research, and 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.