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Understanding Civil Liberties: A Guide for the Perplexed.
Bernstein, Barbara; And Others – 1989
The Nassau Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is a state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization that defends civil liberties in and out of the courtroom. The goal of the group is the advancement of civil liberties according to strict interpretation of the U.S.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
Crimes and Criminal Justice, Students Book. The Lavinia and Charles P. Schwartz Citizenship Project.
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Bassiouni, M. Cherif – 1971
This curriculum unit for citizenship education describes the due process of law as specified in the Constitution, interpreted by the courts, and evolved by practical experience. Its purpose is to inform high school students of their rights so that they may participate more effectively in the U.S. governmental system. It is hoped that the unit…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Civics, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
Working with Your Schools. A Handbook of the Louisiana Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
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Louisiana State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. – 1978
In this handbook, the relationship of education to the United States Constitution is described for the benefit of students and their parents. Legislation, funding, and the decision-making process are examined as they relate to the public school system. Legal rights of students and parents with regard to many controversial issues, including…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Decision Making, Educational Assessment
Constitutional Law--Elective.
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Gallagher, Joan; Wood, Robert J. – 1974
The elective unit on Constitutional Law is intended for 11th and 12th grade students. The unit is designed around major course goals which are to develop those concepts whereby students recognize and understand the following three topic areas: 1) Role of the Federal Judicial Branch of Government, 2) Supreme Court Cases Involving the Three Branches…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Working With Your School. A Handbook of the Texas Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
Anchondo, Jose Jorge; And Others – 1977
Public education consists of various levels of laws, policies, regulations, rules, guidelines, and practices based on the U.S. Constitution. At each level, there is a set of "do's and don'ts" guiding the actions of people involved in public education. This handbook, written to help people understand their rights relating to public…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Bilingual Education, Board of Education Role, Civil Liberties
Working with Your School. A Handbook of the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
Anchondo, Jose Jorge; And Others – 1977
In a sense, public education is like a pyramid of laws, policies, regulations, rules, guidelines, and practices built on a foundation called the U.S. Constitution. At each level, there is a set of "do's and don'ts" that guide the actions of people involved in public education. This handbook, written to help people understand their rights…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, American Indians, Bilingual Education, Civil Liberties