CLU3M Grade 11 Law
Learning Goals
By the end of this unit I should...
1. Be able to form a logical argument.
2. Know a considerable amount of legal vocabulary.
3. Communicate my understanding of the various branches of law.
1. Be able to form a logical argument.
2. Know a considerable amount of legal vocabulary.
3. Communicate my understanding of the various branches of law.
Unit 1.1 Introduction to Law:
Rule of Law vs. Rule of Man
Anarchy is a society being freely constituted without authorities or a governing body. ... In practical terms, anarchy can refer to the curtailment or abolition of traditional forms of government and institutions. (Wikipedia).
Rule of Law: the authority and influence of law in society, especially when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behavior; (hence) the principle whereby all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes." (Wikipedia)
Rule of Man: s a type of personal rule in an unaccountable rebounded society where rules change from ruler to ruler. It is a society in which one person, regime, or a group of persons, rules arbitrarily. (Wikipedia)
Which is preferred and why?
Rule of Law: the authority and influence of law in society, especially when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behavior; (hence) the principle whereby all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes." (Wikipedia)
Rule of Man: s a type of personal rule in an unaccountable rebounded society where rules change from ruler to ruler. It is a society in which one person, regime, or a group of persons, rules arbitrarily. (Wikipedia)
Which is preferred and why?
Coures Outline
Logic and Logical Arguments
Part 1: Fallacies
An important aspect of law is argument. As budding young lawyers you need to learn how to actually argue. There is a difference between arguing properly and being facial. Visit this link and read the "Introduction" section. What is a fallacy? When was the last time you used one?
An important aspect of law is argument. As budding young lawyers you need to learn how to actually argue. There is a difference between arguing properly and being facial. Visit this link and read the "Introduction" section. What is a fallacy? When was the last time you used one?
Part 2: Deduction
1. Which part of Plato's tripartite soul do you think is more influential? Why? 2. Explain a deductive argument and all its parts? 3. Create a deductive argument with at least 2 premises that are true and 1 conclusion that is true. |
Part 3: Induction and Abduction
1. What is inductive reasoning and how is it different from deductive reasoning and what are its limitations? 2. Create an inductive argument that's conclusion you believe will be true. 3. What is abductive reasoning? 4. In your table groups, create a adductive argument. |
Unit 1.2 What Is Law
Law Survey
Complete the Law Diagnostic and be prepared to share what you have.
Do You Know The Law? | |
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CSI Vegas
Together we will watch the Episode from the new CSI Vegas. Answer the following Questions:
1. What makes this type of TV Appealing? 2. What type of image does this paint about the legal system? 3. Does this make being in the legal system (a police officer, criminalist or lawyer) more or less appealing? Why? 4. How do you think TV / Media inaccurately portrays what goes on in the legal system? |
Canadian Legal Jargan
Visit the following website linked here and answer the following 10 questions.
1. A person accused at a criminal or civil proceeding is a:
2. Making documents available to a party during a proceeding is called:
3. A lawyer is referred to as:
4. Compulsary time for offences under the Criminal Code for which a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed are:
5. Releasing a person into the community subject to certain conditions is called:
6. When a person is released on bail during or before trail it is:
7. Legal services provided without cost by the government is called:
8. A legal officer who represents the federal, provincial or municipal government is called:
9. A sentence of less than 2 years that can be served in the community is called:
10. A formal accusation of an offence is called a:
1. A person accused at a criminal or civil proceeding is a:
2. Making documents available to a party during a proceeding is called:
3. A lawyer is referred to as:
4. Compulsary time for offences under the Criminal Code for which a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed are:
5. Releasing a person into the community subject to certain conditions is called:
6. When a person is released on bail during or before trail it is:
7. Legal services provided without cost by the government is called:
8. A legal officer who represents the federal, provincial or municipal government is called:
9. A sentence of less than 2 years that can be served in the community is called:
10. A formal accusation of an offence is called a:
Course Introduction
Intro To Law | |
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Visit the link here and read the article. Do you think that there should be decriminalization of all illegal drugs? Why or why not?
History of Law
history_of_law.pptx | |
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What is the Code of Hammurabi? (1750 BCE)
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What is Magna Carta? (1215)
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Discipline and Punishment by Michael Foucault
Read the text below and answer the 3 questions. Warning, the text is a graphic depiction of punishment in Medieval Times
discipline_and_punish.docx | |
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Unit 1.3 Canadian Law
development_of_canadian_law.pptx | |
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Activity #1: Divisions of Law Presentations:
For this task you will need to find 2 secondary sources and create a Presentation that has 6 total slides.
Slide 1: Introduction Slide.
Slide 2/3: Explains your chosen Divisions of Law.
Slide 4/5: Provides an example of your Division of Law. (Must be a real summary of a case or summary of a news article that provides an example of your Division of Law)
Slide 6: Works Cited Slide. You need to show your secondary sources in proper MLA format. For MLA format visit the link here.
Once you have your 6 slides done, you will first present them to the class and then share them with me on a Google Slides so that I can put them all together and post them here for studying purposes for your Unit 1 Test.
Slide 1: Introduction Slide.
Slide 2/3: Explains your chosen Divisions of Law.
Slide 4/5: Provides an example of your Division of Law. (Must be a real summary of a case or summary of a news article that provides an example of your Division of Law)
Slide 6: Works Cited Slide. You need to show your secondary sources in proper MLA format. For MLA format visit the link here.
Once you have your 6 slides done, you will first present them to the class and then share them with me on a Google Slides so that I can put them all together and post them here for studying purposes for your Unit 1 Test.
Activity #2: Case Study: Grant v. Dempsey, (2001 NSSC 20)
On October 14, 1995, the 18 - year old plaintiff, Adrian Grant, was lying in the middle of a street in Middleton, Nova Scotia, severely intoxicated, wearing dark clothing. At 1:30am, he was run over and seriously injured by a van operated by Garth Dempsey. Dempsey had been working late and as driving home at the legal speed. It was a dark, dry night with not streetlights in the area. Dempsy had just put his lights low before meeting an oncoming vehicle. He did not have Tim ego put his high -beam lights on before he saw an object in front of him. Dempsey thought it was a duffle bag or garbage bag on the road. When he realized he had run over person he called 911. Evidence at trial indicated that Adrian Grant had a blood-alcohol level about 2 and 1/2 times the legal limit for driving and he had no recollection of how he came to be lying on the road. Adrian Grant sued for personal injuries.
Questions:
1. Explain the components of the case citation.
2. What type of law is involved in this case?
3. Was Grant responsible for his own injuries? Explain
4. Was Dempsey's driving at fault? Explain
Questions:
1. Explain the components of the case citation.
2. What type of law is involved in this case?
3. Was Grant responsible for his own injuries? Explain
4. Was Dempsey's driving at fault? Explain
Activity #3: Universal Declaration of Human Rights & Bill of Rights
Visit the link here to the United Nations and their Declaration of Human Rights. Choose 1 Article you think is important and be prepared to explain why you think so. Then visit this link to Canada's Bill of Rights.
What is a major difference you notice between it and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights?
What is a major difference you notice between it and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights?
Activity #4: How Federal Laws are Passed
infograph-laws-lois.pdf | |
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Unit 1 Test: 5% of your Overall Grade
Test Review
Instructions: Complete the review for the test in groups or on your own. Some of the questions for the test will come directly from the review, but not all of them. You must review ALL material from Unit 1 to appropriately prepare for the test. The test will occur in class and it is not open-book. You must prepare.
The test itself will have 3 sections.
Section 1: Identify and Define the Significance - Knowledge. You will have 7 Terms and you will choose 5. You will have to say what it is and why it is important. The define or what is worth 1 mark and the importance is worth 2. You can also give examples. Each answer should be between 2-3 sentences.
Section 2: Short Answer - Thinking. You will have 5 Short Answer Questions on various topics. They will mostly be thinking or analysis questions.
Section 3: Case Study - Application. You will have a case much like the Grant v. Dempsey case above. You should review that case and the questions to review.
Communication is evaluated holistically throughout the Test.
The test itself will have 3 sections.
Section 1: Identify and Define the Significance - Knowledge. You will have 7 Terms and you will choose 5. You will have to say what it is and why it is important. The define or what is worth 1 mark and the importance is worth 2. You can also give examples. Each answer should be between 2-3 sentences.
Section 2: Short Answer - Thinking. You will have 5 Short Answer Questions on various topics. They will mostly be thinking or analysis questions.
Section 3: Case Study - Application. You will have a case much like the Grant v. Dempsey case above. You should review that case and the questions to review.
Communication is evaluated holistically throughout the Test.
Review Questions:
1. Explain precedent. Why is it important in Canadian law? 2. Explain rule of law. Why is it important to Canadian law? 3. What is the Magna Carta? 4. What is the Code of Hammurabi? 5. Does CSI Vegas accurately represent the legal system? Why or why not? 6. What are the main differences between criminal and civil law? 7. How are Federal laws passed? Summarize the process in 3 sentences. |
8. Explain the divisions of law and provide an example for each. 9. What is the difference between being punished in Medieval Times and now? 10. Explain Consequentialism. What are its benifits and how is it related to law? 11. Choose 3 important legal jargon terms and explain their meaning and why you think they are important. 12. What are the differences between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The Bill of Rights? 13. What is logic and why is it important? Give an example. |