Gambling and Judicial Review

Description

A mock court case centered on the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech is the basis for this program. Divided into two parts, Part One offers viewers an overview of the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights before revealing details in a case involving free speech, gambling, and advertising. Each side presents arguments and evidence, and viewers are tasked with determining the constitutionality of a law that bans advertising. In Part Two, viewers are asked to reflect on their experience in the mock courtroom, and the concept of precedent is discussed along with the three branches of government and their purpose.

Runtime

42 min 6 sec

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Database

Films on Demand

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