SS10.7C.6
Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.
Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.
UP:SS10.7C.6
Vocabulary
- juvenile
- civil law
- criminal law
- rights
- Bill of Rights
- rule of law
- state
- federal
- local
- court
- offense
- felony
- misdemeanor
- jail
- prison
- juvenile detention center
Knowledge
Students know:
- The similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
- The structure of the juvenile court system.
- The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Use primary source documents to justify the actions of courts.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Laws are different for adults and juveniles and that there are separate civil and criminal laws and courts.