Amendments 1-10 and 14
Overview of several landmark cases.
An Introduction to concepts such as:
Civil Rights
Civil Liberties
Selective Incorporation
Due Process
Probable Cause
Reasonable Suspicion
Warrant Requirements
Exclusionary Rule
Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause

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Homework Offered
Students should read Amendments 1-10 before class and they will have homework before our second class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
This is a beginner class that will feed into my or another American History or US Government Class.  No formal assessment unless requested.
Grades Offered

Bill of Rights
landmarkcases.org