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Peer reviewedMahoney, Joan – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Discusses the history of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Describes the evolution of constitutional rights in the United States. Explains how the Constitution, particularly the First and Fourth Amendments, has been applied to juveniles. Identifies some of the leading cases involving juvenile rights. (SG)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Download full textGottlieb, Stephen S. – 1992
This ERIC digest presents a rationale for teaching students about their rights and responsibilities as citizens under the U.S. Constitution. Social studies teachers have a special role in shaping the lives of young citizens and influencing whether students become politically involved adults. Specific constitutional rights such as the right of a…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties
