Lesson Plan
Accused? Know Your Rights
Learning Objectives
- Identify civil liberties in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eight Amendments
- Explain why the rights of the accused were included in the Bill of Rights
- Examine how the rights of the accused have been expanded through court decisions
- Apply the rights of the accused to different scenarios
Overview
From cutting in line to hurting someone’s feelings, everyone's been accused of something. But what happens when people are accused of breaking the law? In this lesson, students learn about the rights of the accused and why the Framers prioritized them in the Bill of Rights. Students analyze protections granted to the accused and consider how those protections have been expanded over time.
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