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Clark, Ramsey – Law in American Society, 1973
Our society permits conditions to exist in which laws cannot be enforced. To permit conditions that breed antisocial conduct to continue is our greatest crime. (Author)
Descriptors: Crime, Equal Protection, Law Enforcement, Laws
McRuer, J. C. – Law in American Society, 1973
Our adminstrative legal system is barren of elementary procedural safeguards in the decision making process; the quest for justice involves changing the old in order to give the individual equal rights and thus make respect for law the cohesive force holding society together. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Equal Protection, Laws, Legal Responsibility
Boodell, Thomas J., Jr. – Law in American Society, 1973
Citizens should be able to look to the law and the courts as protectors of liberty, as a safe harbor of fairness and impartiality. Lawmakers should not hesitate to call for continuing legal revolution to assure equal protection during continuing social change. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Equal Protection, Justice, Law Enforcement, Laws
Baugher, Shirley Lewis – Law in American Society, 1975
The purpose of this simulation is to develop in students an awareness of a fundamental legal principle: that procedure is the essence of justice. (Author)
Descriptors: Due Process, Elementary Education, Equal Protection, Instructional Materials
Star, Jack – Law in American Society, 1973
The Pro Se Court, a courtroom for the little guy'', is also an ideal courtroom for elementary students because decisions are explained in layman's terms. In this special court, children can begin to understand the judicial process through firsthand observation. (Author)
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Court Litigation, Court Role, Elementary Education
Schultze, William A. – Law in American Society, 1975
Studies of criminal law practices suggest that variations in treatment from locality to locality depend on the judicial culture of the particular city, socioeconomic status of the accused, and the attitudes and actions of the police. This journal is available from the Law in American Society Foundation, 33 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700; Chicago…
Descriptors: Criminal Law, Equal Protection, Justice, Law Enforcement
Stavsky, Mark M. – Law in American Society, 1975
A simulation depicting the jury selection for a controversial trial is described. For journal availability see SO 504 278. (DE)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Class Activities, Court Litigation, Due Process