The Bill of Rights
This supplemental lesson is an overview of the differences between Rights in a Constitutional Republic and Rights in a Democracy through a comparison of primary source documents: The Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
This supplemental lesson is an overview of the differences between Rights in a Constitutional Republic and Rights in a Democracy through a comparison of primary source documents: The Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
This lesson presents an overview of the differences between Rights in a Constitutional Republic and those in a Democracy through a comparison of the primary source documents: the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This lesson presents an overview of the differences between Rights in a Constitutional Republic and those in a Democracy through a comparison of the primary source documents: the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and content of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and content of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration
of the Rights of Man and Citizen through online discussions and assignments.
of the Rights of Man and Citizen through online discussions and assignments.
B. Demonstrate knowledge of the difference of Rights in a Constitutional Republic and Rights
B. Demonstrate knowledge of the difference of Rights in a Constitutional Republic and Rights
in a Democracy through primary source evaluation and analysis.
in a Democracy through primary source evaluation and analysis.
C. Evaluate the differences in the primary source material.
C. Evaluate the differences in the primary source material.
D. Formulate and articulate a position using lesson materials and critical thinking skills.
D. Formulate and articulate a position using lesson materials and critical thinking skills.
Materials for Learning
Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Internet Browser (Chrome recommended)
C. Internet Browser (Chrome recommended)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
OBJECTIVE: You will know what the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen look like, who wrote them, and when they were written.
OBJECTIVE: You will know what the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen look like, who wrote them, and when they were written.
Assignments: Review #1
Assignments: Review #1
OBJECTIVE: You will know about the influences on the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will know about the influences on the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
Assignment: Review #2
Assignment: Review #2
OBJECTIVE: You will know the content of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will know the content of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
Assignment: Review #3
Assignment: Review #3
OBJECTIVE: You will know the differences in intent between the Preambles of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will know the differences in intent between the Preambles of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will know the differences between the Amendments contained in the Bill of Rights and the Articles contained in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will know the differences between the Amendments contained in the Bill of Rights and the Articles contained in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
OBJECTIVE: You will formulate and articulate a position on the key differences between the primary source documents using lesson material and critical thinking skills.
OBJECTIVE: You will formulate and articulate a position on the key differences between the primary source documents using lesson material and critical thinking skills.
Assignment: BlackBoard Discussion - Short Answer (250 word minimum)
Assignment: BlackBoard Discussion - Short Answer (250 word minimum)
You have successfully completed the lesson. Well done!
You have successfully completed the lesson. Well done!