Students look at lawmaking at both the national and local levels. Students also engage in poll-taking, mediating, and a legislative simulation. The Executive Branch. Students examine the role of the police, explore their relationships with police officers, and interact directly with local law enforcement officials either at a law enforcement facility or in class. The Judicial Branch.
Students study the courts as agencies that resolve disputes and apply and interpret the law.
Serving and Learning. Students are introduced to service learning projects as another way to address problems and resolve conflicts. Students develop, conduct, and evaluate a public safety service project for their school community.