ࡱ> OQN_ +bjbj,E,E .RN/N/#||$|#eeeK#M#M#M#M#M#M#$$v'hq#6ee66q##6K#6K#V!@" x, 7" 7##0#C"x'L.'"'"|evT/Dseeeq#q#zeee#6666'eeeeeeeee| : Comprehensive Law Studies Syllabus Instructor : Eduardo Dominguez Textbook : Street Law, A Course in Practical Law by Lee Arbetman et al., Glencoe McGraw Hill, 8th Edition. Objective : The purpose of this course is to provide law related education to students and to provide practical information and problem solving opportunities that develop in students the knowledge and skills essential for survival in our law saturated society. Evaluation : All class work and homework assignments count as one grade each. Quizzes count as two grades each. Notebook checks count as two grades each. Projects and presentations count as three grades each. Test count as three grades each. The End of Course Exam will count as five grades. . Extra Credit will not be assigned to improve a grade. Work is late if it is not ready to be handed in at the beginning of class (unless otherwise instructed ). Late work will receive a penalty of five points per day, and must be submitted within five days of the due date. Missed tests must made up within three days of a students return to school. Tests may require a full class period, so always be present on test days. Notebook : Each student will keep a notebook divided into four sections. Notes taken in class. Worksheets Quizzes and tests Movie reviews / miscellaneous Rules : Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings Have class materials ready to begin when bell rings. Be respectful of others No cell phones or electrical devices allowed during class. Turn your work on time. Only leave the class with a hall pass. Reading assignments, quizzes, and tests will be announced throughout the session. Be diligent in reading the textbook. Assignments : First Nine Weeks Unit 1 / Introduction to Law and the Legal System Chapter 1 / What is Law Law and Values Human Rights Balancing Rights With Responsibilities Kinds of Law Our Constitutional Framework Test / Assesments Chapter 2 / Lawmaking Legislatures Agencies Courts International Lawmaking Tests / Assesments Chapter 3 / Advocacy The Art of Advocacy Lobbying Voting Campaign Finance Reform Tests / Assesment Chapter 4 / Settling Disputes Methods for Solving Disputes Chapter 5 / The Court System Trial Courts Appeals Court State and Federal Court System Tribal Courts The Supreme Court of the United States International Courts Tests / Assesment Chapter 6 / Lawyers Why Do You Need A Lawyer How Do you Find a Lawyer Working with your Lawyer Test / Assesment Unit 2 / Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice Chapter 7 / Crime In America The Nature of Crimes Crime on Campus Gangs and Crime Guns and the Law Substance Abuse and Crime Victims of Crime Preventing and Reporting Crime Test / Assesment Chapter 8 / Introduction to Criminal Law General Considerations State and Federal Crimes Classes of Crimes Parties to Crimes Crimes of Omission Preliminary Crimes Test / Assesment Chapter 9 / Crimes Against The Person Homicide Suicide Kidnapping Rape Test / Assesment Chapter 10 / Crimes Against Property Arson Vandalism Larceny Embezzlement Robbery Extortion Burglary Forgery Receiving Stolen Property Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Cybercrime Test / Assesment Chapter 11 / Defenses No Crime Has Been Committed Defendant Did Not Commit the Crime Defendant Committed the Act, but it was justifiable or excusable Defendant Committed the Act, but is not Criminally responsible Test / Assesment Nine Weeks Assesment Second Nine Weeks Chapter 12 / Criminal Justice Process : The Investigation Arrest Search and Seizure Interrogations and Confessions Test / Assesment Chapter 13 / Criminal Justice Process : Proceedings Before Trial Booking and Initial Appearance Bail and Pre-Trial Release Information Preliminary Hearing Grand Jury Felony Arraignment and Pleas Pre-Trial Motions Plea Bargaining Test / Assesment Chapter 14 / Criminal Justice Process : The Trial Right to Trial by Jury Right to a Speedy and Public Trial Right to Compulsory Process and to Confront Witnesses Freedom from Self Incrimination Right to an Attorney Criminal Appeals Test / Assesment Chapter 15 / Criminal Justice Process : Sentencing and Corrections Sentencing Options Purposes of Punishment Parole Capital Punishment Corrections Test / Assesment Chapter 16 / Juvenile Justice History and Overview of Juvenile Courts Status Offenses Juvenile Justice Today Test / Assesment Chapter 17 / Law and Terrorism The Law in Times of War Surveillance and Searches Detention, Interrogation and Torture Test / Assesment Unit 3 / Torts : Chapter 18 / Torts : A Civil Wrong The Idea of Liability The Idea of Torts : Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Types of Torts Taking Your Case to Court Insurance Test / Assesment Chapter 19 / Intentional Torts Types of Damages Torts That Injure Persons Torts that Harm Property Defenses to Intentional Torts Test / Assesment Chapter 20 / Negligence Elements of Negligence Duty and Breach Causation Damages Defenses to Negligence Suits Tests / Assesments Chapter 21 / Strict Liability Dangerous Activities Animals Defective Products Defenses to Strict Liability Test / Assesment Nine Weeks Exam Third Nine Weeks Unit 4 / Consumer and Housing Law Chapter 23 / Contracts Elements of a Contract Minors and Contracts Written and Oral Contracts Illegal Contracts Breach of Contract Test / Assesment Chapter 24 / Warranties Express Warranty Implied Warranties Disclaimers Test / Assesment Chapter 25 / Credit and Other Financial Services The Basics about Bank Accounts An Introduction to Credit Paying For College The Cost of Credit What Lenders want to Know What if you are denied Credit Default and Collection Practices Test / Assesment Chapter 26 / Deceptive Sales Practices Telemarketing Sales Door to Door Sales Advertising and the Consumer Bait and Switch Mail-order Sales Internet Commerce Repairs and Estimates Test / Assesment Chapter 27 / Becoming a Smart Consumer Influences on Consumers Consumer Protection Protecting your rights as a Consumer Direct Actions By Consumers Taking your Case to Court Test Assesment Chapter 28 / Cars and the Consumer Chapter 29 / Housing and the Consumer Leases : Special Kind of Contract Landlord-Tenant negotiations Homelessness : Is there right to Housing Test / Assesment Unit 5 / Family Law Chapter 30 / Law and The American Family Law from Birth to Death What is a Family Chapter 31 / Marriage Getting Married Legal Aspects of Marriage Common-Law Marriages Financial Responsibility Property Ownership Decisions in a Marriage Spouse Abuse Legal Issues for Single People in Nontraditional Relationships Same-Sex Partners Test / Assesment Chapter 32 / Parents and Children Responsibilities between Parents and Children Child Abuse and Neglect Chapter 33 / Foster Care and Adoption Foster Care Adoption Test / Assesment Nine Weeks Exam Fourth Nine Weeks Chapter 34 / Separation, Divorce, and Custody Marriage Problems Separation and Divorce Child Custody Alimony, Property Division, and Child Support Stepparents Test / Assesment Chapter 35 / Government Support for Families and Individuals Economic Benefit for Family and Individual Health Benefits Educational Benefits Test / Assesment Chapter 36 / Introduction to Constitutional Law Amendments to the Constitution Basic Constitutional Law Principles Chapter 37 / Freedom of Speech The Importance of Freedom of Speech Obscenity Defamation Commercial Speech Fighting Words, Offensive Speakers, Hostile Audiences Time. Place, and Manner Restrictions Symbolic Speech Vagueness and Overinclusive Laws Test / Assesment Chapter 38 / Freedom of the Press Prohibiting Publication Denying the Press Access to Information Requiring the Press to Disclose Information Chapter 39 / Expression in Special Places The First Amendment in Public Schools The First Amendment in Prison and the Military Test / Assesment Chapter 40 / Freedom of Religion The Establishment Clause The Free Exercise Clause Chapter 41 / Due Process Substantive Due Process Procedural Due Process Test / Assesment Chapter 42 / The Right to Privacy Privacy in the Home and School Information Gathering and Privacy Reproductive Rights and Privacy Chapter 43 / Discrimination What is Discrimination Discrimination based on Race, National Origin, and Citizenship Status Based on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Age, Disability, Housing, State and Local Laws Against Discrimination. 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