JA 8 B Civics: April 30 - May 4

This week we will continue our investigation of the Judicial branch of the national government. We will discuss the duties of the court system in the United States. We will also talk about how laws can be changed based on Supreme Court decisions. We will also investigate how the lower courts are organized throughout the country and look at how cases are decided. We will also begin to discuss the similarities and differences between Criminal and Civil Law.