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"Into Your Hands His Life and Liberty...." A Collection of Significant Cases from the Rhode Island Courts. First Edition.
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Leonard, Donald E.; Mattson, John O., Ed. – 1994
Six cases from Rhode Island court history are presented in this document. The cases, dating from the time of Roger Williams to the 1970s, examine religious freedom, personal freedom, treason, robbery, murder, and drug possession. Each case is summarized and questions are supplied to help students understand crime and punishment in Rhode Island. A…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights
Resource Book for Teachers for Use With, "...Into Your Hands His Life and Liberty..." A Collection of Significant Cases from the Rhode Island Courts.
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Leonard, Donald E.; Mattson, John O., Ed. – 1994
Designed for use with the student text, "Into Your Hands His Life and Liberty. A Collection of Significant Cases from the Rhode Island Courts," this teachers' guide presents activities, lesson strategies, related activities, court decisions, and additional questions. The cases, dating from Roger Williams to the 1970s, examine religious…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights
Your Court. How the Rhode Island Judiciary System Works. First Edition and Teacher's Resource Book.
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Leonard, Donald E. – 1992
The first part of this document, designed for middle school students, describes the Rhode Island court system. A history of the court in Rhode Island, an explanation of courts and their jurisdictions, the jury, appointment and duties of judges, court personnel, and sentencing are explained. An appendix outlines the rights of crime victims, the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights