SS10.7C.6

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

SS10.7C.6
Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.

Unpacked Content

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.

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

Aligned Learning Resources

You Have the Right to Remain Silent!

Race to Ratify

Sortify: U.S. Citizenship

Supreme Decision

The Fourth Amendment Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

First Amendment/Civics 101

Second Amendment/Civics 101

Why Government

Limiting Government

Rule of Law

Bill of Rights by Schmoop

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