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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
| Researchers | 1 |
| Students | 1 |
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Bill of Rights | 3 |
| United States Constitution | 2 |
| Fourteenth Amendment | 1 |
| Fourth Amendment | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
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Peer reviewedStephenson, D. Grier, Jr. – Social Studies Journal, 1991
Reviews the Bills of Rights' creation and rationale. Discusses the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments and analyzes their current status. Emphasizes the Supreme Court's interpretive role. Argues that reliance on the courts will eventually result in legal interpretations that reflect dominant national opinion. Urges greater citizen responsibility for…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedCalpin, Joseph L. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Presents a learning activity in which students compare their state constitution's bill of rights with the federal Bill of Rights. Provides a chart for identifying comparisons of enumerated rights. Includes background information and explains objectives and procedures. (CH)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Comparative Analysis, Constitutional Law, Court Role
Peer reviewedHickok, Eugene W., Jr. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1990
Urges returning to the original federalist debates to understand contemporary federalism. Reviews "The Federalist Papers," how federalism has evolved, and the centralization of the national government through acts of Congress and Supreme Court decisions. Recommends teaching about federalism as part of teaching about U.S. government…
Descriptors: Centralization, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, College Instruction
