Restrictions of Rights: Does Government have the Power?

In this lesson plan, students will review a Supreme Court case, identify the rights restricted and, try to determine a ruling for the case before reviewing the historical outcomes. The cases relate to historical events that have resulted in the government limiting or attempting to limit the rights/freedoms of the people of the United States. Students will then compare their decisions with the findings of the Supreme Court. As they review the cases, they will build an understanding of government-imposed restrictions on citizen’s rights and why they may happen.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)
Keywords: primary sources, Supreme Court, Fifth Amendment, Thirteenth Amendment, First Amendment, WWII, WWI, World War II, World War I, Civil War, Merryman, civics, rights, Buckley v. Valeo, Schenck v United States, Korematsu v United States, civics, public good, individual rights, Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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