Court Systems and Practices
(grades 10-12)
Units of Study
1. Constitutional Law
A. Bill of Rights
2. System of American Justice
3. Trial Processes and Proceedures
A. Pre-trial
1. Plea Bargining
2. Motions and Challenges to Evidence
3. Bail Process and Grand Jury
4. Priviledged Communication
A. System
1. Evidence and Burden of Proof
2. Due Process
A. Final Process
1. Sentencing
2. Appeal Process
4. Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor
A. Judge
B. Prosecuting Attorney
C. Defense Attorney
D. Witness
E. Jury
F. Bailiff, Court Reporter, and Court Clerk
1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Interaction
5. Mock Trial(s)
6. Process of American Justice
7. General Aspects of Criminal Law
8. Juvenile Justice Process
9. Civil Law Process
10. Tort Liabilities