You and the Law

 

 Synopsis of Curriculum

You and the Law will explore the basic elements of United States’ society and how people interact with the law from a practical standpoint. Students will learn how to be actively engaged citizens in their communities through the skills and knowledge of local, regional , state, and  federal  government.  Exploration of legal obligations,  responsibilities , and citizen rights will allow students to discover  why  rules  and laws exist.

Students will investigate the services and resources offered to citizens through electronic government resources. The course will stress a collaborative approach with the community and government, encouraging students to communicate with officials especially on the local level. Students will gain an understanding of the roles government officials play in their communities  by  interaction  and knowledge  of the system.

 

Units of Study Titles

1. Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, and Legal Obligations, Process of Citizenship
2. Local Laws and Government Ordinances and Zoning Permits

            Townships and Boroughs

            School Boards and Education

            Municipal Services and Taxes

       3. County Laws and Government

            Licenses, Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, etc.

            Elections and Registration Services, Emergency, Housing, Domestic, etc.

            Commonwealth Laws and Government Transportation

            Local Representatives - state government

            Insurance Requirements

            State Agencies (selected)

            Pennsylvania and Dauphin County Juvenile and Criminal Justice System

            Criminal Law

            Pre-trial, trial, and sentencing

            District Attorney's Office Sheriff

            Consumer Protection and Law

            Federal Laws and Government