Law in American Society 1

In this unit, students will explore the foundational concepts of the legal system by examining the purpose of laws, the role of law in creating an orderly society, and how laws shape individual rights, responsibilities, and interactions.

In this unit, students will evaluate how governments create, regulate, and enforce laws to define acceptable behaviors, address public needs, and support the functioning of society.

In this unit, students will examine the role of advocacy in the legal system by exploring how legal professionals represent individuals and groups in court and use specialized skills to support justice and due process.

In this unit, students will evaluate different methods of resolving legal disputes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

In this unit, students will examine the structure and function of federal and state courts by analyzing their constitutional foundations, courtroom procedures, legal roles, and the impact of court decisions.

In this unit, students will evaluate the roles and responsibilities of lawyers within the adversarial legal system and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this approach to resolving legal conflicts.