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Do the courts only exist to punish people? Scholars investigate the many roles the criminal justice system plays in the United States government and politics. They research a short video clip to better understand and analyze the role the different courts play in the American system of justice.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create group presentations on the various courts that exist in the United States
- Assign additional reading on the US court system
Classroom Considerations
- Requires online access if assigning the video clip as homework
- The Crash Course lesson is the 18th of a 50-part unit on the government
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lesson includes facts and data on the US court system for further research
- Provides animation for visual learners to better understand the concept
Cons
- None