Arranged chronologically from the Constitution's initial implementation in the late 18th century to the civil rights movement of the 1950 and 60s, this volume contains eight study units. The units address various roles in the U.S. legal system and corresponding legal processes, while raising the following constitutional issues: (1) the role and powers of the legislative, executive, and judiciary offices; (2) the avenues of representation and access to government; (3) the balances between Federal and state governments and the government and individuals; (4) criminal processes and protections; (5) property and economic rights; (6) equality of rights, protection, and opportunity; and (7) constitutional flexibility and change. The project followed the California State Department of Education's Critical Thinking Skills Process Model and includes activities designed to give students practice in skills such as reasoning, analyzing, and assessing. These materials attempt to promote the goals of law-related education (LRE), which includes teaching students to think critically, manage conflicts, and participate in groups. Instructional methods, goals and objectives, background information, ideas and instructions, and discussion questions are included. (JHP)