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Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Introduction to Law and the American Legal System enables students to understand the principles and practices of the American legal system. Students learn history and development of law, sources of law in society, civil law, criminal law and procedure, ethics and the justice system, reasoning skills, trial procedures, and communication and research skills.
Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speakingObtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcementObtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American societyResearch, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common lawDescribe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal professionModel appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technologyExplain the roles and responsibilities of participants in the criminal court processExplain the purpose of each step of the criminal court proceedingsDifferentiate between ethical and unethical behaviors in criminal proceedingsExplain how principles of tort law affect human behaviorInvestigate and share information about provisions of statutes designed to protect consumersAnalyze the structure of the civil court systemObtain and share information about provisions of family law including requirements for marriage, divorce, child custodySummarize the development of the United States ConstitutionExplain fundamental constitutional rights, including those in the Bill of RightsResearch, evaluate, and share information about current issues involving constitutional lawCompare jurisdictions and types of cases heard in federal, state, and local court systemsResearch and share information about basic rules of evidence in the justice systemList and give examples of types of evidence presented in court proceedingsObtain and share information about admissibility of evidence in the legal process