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When Justice Is Up to You
Celebrating America's Guarantee of Trial by Jury
The jury concept itself has been a powerful voice for justice for
over 2,000 years. When juries speak, Winston Churchill wrote, "law
flows from the people."
Thomas Jefferson called the jury process the best of all possible
safeguards for the person, property, and reputation of every citizen.
It was, in fact, the verdict of courageous jurors that established
the right to a free press in America.
When Justice Is Up To You is designed to bring this proud
American heritage directly to young people. It was developed in commemoration
of the 200th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights by the American Association for Justice, Street
Law, Inc., and the D.C. Street Law Project.
Why Learn About Trial by Jury?
About This Manual
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Lesson 1: The Not-So-Good
Old Days (PDF)
- Objectives
- Background for Teachers
- A Classroom Ordeal Activity 1A
- On Trial - Your Classroom Talk Show Activity 1B
- Law, Tradition & Common Sense Handout 1
- Should Jurors Do Homework... Handout 2
- ... Or Should They Come With a Clear Mind? Handout 3
- Bibliography
Lesson 2: America's Unique
Guarantee (PDF)
- Objectives
- Background for Teachers
- Why Do We Need a Jury? Activity 2A
- Trial by Jury Guarantees Handout1
- Bibliography
Lesson 3: Voir Dire: To Speak the Truth (PDF)
- Objectives
- Background for Teachers
- Summoning Potential Jurors Activity 3A
- Summons for Jury Service Handout 1
- Letter to Prospective Jurors Handout 2
- Juror Qualification Form Handout 3
- How Voir Dire Works Activity 3B
- Oath for Prospective Jurors Handout 1
- Voir Dire Questions for Plaintiff's Attorney Handout
2
- Voir Dire Questions for Defendant's Attorney Handout
3
- Voir Dire Elimination Sheet Handout 4
- Sample Completed Voir Dire Elimination Sheet Handout
5
- Bibliography
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Lesson 4:
Trial: The Parties Have Their Say (PDF)
- Objectives
- Background for Teachers
- Questions of Fact v. Questions of Law Activity
4A
- Question of Law or Question of Fact? You Try It! Handout
1
- Answer Key Handout 2
- Anatomy of a Jury Trial Activity 4B
- Action in the Court Handout 1
- The Evidence Shows... Activity 4C
- Rules of Evidence for Mock Trial Handout 1
- Conducting a Mock Trial Activity 4D
- Vickers v. Hearst Handout 1
- Vickers v. Hearst, Plaintiff's Exhibit 1 Handout
2
- Bibliography
- Other Resources
Lesson 5: Verdict: The Jury
Speaks (PDF)
- Objectives
- Background for Teachers
- The Verdict is Yours Activity 5A
- Jury Instructions Handout 1
- Jury Deliberation Form Handout 2
- Judge's Opinion Form Handout 3
- Bibliography & Other Resources
Juror Appreciation Certificate
Button for "Jurors"
When Justice Is Up to You Program
Law-Related Education
(LRE) Programs Appendix A
State and Local Trial Lawyer Organizations Appendix B
Download the
complete lesson plan. (PDF, 101 pages - 11.6mb)
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