Lesson Objective

Students will:

Understand the structure and function of the Connecticut Appellate Court.

Explain how civil liberties are protected under the United States Constitution and the Connecticut Constitution.

Distinguish between trial courts and appellate courts.

How can the same constitutional issue be argued persuasively from opposing sides in an appellate court?

CG.Civ.5.a. Evaluate the relationship between law-making, enforcement, and interpretation in balancing
the rights of the individual with the well being of society (e.g., Bill of Rights, Supreme Court
cases).

dok level 2

na

discussion and in class debate

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