Directions: Your CAP File is a note-taking tool to use as you read your lesson pages in the course. These important notes will help you complete your lesson assessment, as well as prepare you for your Discussion-Based Assessment, unit exam, and segment exam. You do not need to submit your CAP File for grading. Instead you will read the directions on your “What Do I Have to Do?” page to learn what you will need to submit for grading. Part 1
Answer the following questions:
What is the Bill of Rights? Why is it important?

How does the Supreme Court affect rights?

How does the Constitution provide both safeguards and limits to rights?

Part 2
Use the following chart to make notes from the lesson. One example appears for you:

Amendment Rights in This Amendment Real-Life Example from Lesson My Own Example
1 Freedoms of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion Mary Beth and John Tinker with their peace armbands in school Writing a letter to a newspaper about a government decision or policy I do not agree with
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Part 3
In the chart above, circle a right in the second column that you believe is the most important right for Americans. In the space below, explain why you think this right is most important. What protects this right and how? What limits this right and how?

You may use the Bill of Rights Reference to help write your response.

Explanation:Question

a) Using a word-processing program, write a two- to three-paragraph evaluation of the

discussion.

b) Include responses to these questions in your evaluation.

What did you do to prepare in advance for the discussion? How well prepared

were you?

What rules were created for the discussion? Were they followed?

How well did you present your viewpoint?

How did your own background knowledge, experiences, values, or beliefs affect

the way you presented your views? Explain.

How successful were you at listening and responding to other group members?

How did you use evidence to explain and defend your views, including when

someone disagreed with you?

In what ways did other participants use reasoning and evidence to make their

points?

Were there any times when someone did not use evidence or when the evidence

did not match the viewpoint presented? Did a participant exaggerate or distort

information? Explain.

Was there a time when someone’s viewpoint differed from your own? What might

have influenced his or her opposing viewpoint? Explain.

How was your language grammatically correct and appropriate to the topic,

purpose, and audience? Give an example.

What kinds of hand gestures and facial expressions did you and other people use

to match what was being said?

How did you use eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to

connect with others during the discussion?

How well did the group solve problems and come to consensus?

Overall, how effective was the gro



Explanation:Question

Define opportunity cost and discuss how it relates to scarcity and making choices. Use a personal example between two different choices (ex: going to the movies or going to the bowling alley) to strengthen your discussion



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Directions: Your CAP File is a note-taking tool to use as you read your lesson pages in the course. These important notes will help you complete your lesson assessment, as well as prepare you for your Discussion-Based Assessment, unit exam, and segment exam. You do not need to submit your CAP File for grading. Instead you will read the directions on your “What Do I Have to Do?” page to learn what you will need to submit for grading.

Part 1

Answer the following questions:

What is the Bill of Rights? Why is it important?

How does the Supreme Court affect rights?

How does the Constitution provide both safeguards and limits to rights?

Part 2

Use the following chart to make notes from the lesson. One example appears for you:

Amendment Rights in This Amendment Real-Life Example from Lesson My Own Example

1 Freedoms of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion Mary Beth and John Tinker with their peace armbands in school Writing a letter to a newspaper about a government decision or policy I do not agree with

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Part 3

In the chart above, circle a right in the second column that you believe is the most important right for Americans. In the space below, explain why you think this right is most important. What protects this right and how? What limits this right and how?

You may use the Bill of Rights Reference to help write your response.

Sharing Power 07 CAP File

Directions: Your CAP File is a note-taking tool to use as you read your lesson pages in the course. These important notes will help you complete your lesson assessment, as well as prepare you for Discussion-Based Assessments, unit exams, and segment exams. You do not need to submit your CAP File for grading. Instead, you will read the directions on your "What Do I Have to Do?" page to learn what you will need to submit for grading.

Part 1—Answer the following questions in your own words.

What is a jury trial? How is this different from a bench trial?

What is the difference between civil and criminal cases?

Why is serving on a jury important? How does it benefit the community?

What is the difference between “innocent” and “not guilty”?

Part 2—Take notes about each trial in the activity.

Case 1 Type (circle one):     Criminal     Civil

Describe the case background:

People: List the names and relationships to the case. One example appears for you.

NameRole in the Case

Emile ProofinderSuzy Snoozer’s attorney in the civil case (plaintiff)

Arguments and Evidence Presented by the Plaintiff or ProsecutionArguments and Evidence Presented by the Defense

What was your verdict and why? How would you try to persuade the other jurors to agree with you?

Is there any missing evidence that could have influenced your verdict? Explain.

Case 2 Type (circle one):             Criminal                    Civil

Describe the case background:

People: List the names and relationships to the case. One example appears for you.

NameRole in the Case

Orrie DefendorrJustin B. Goode's attorney in the criminal case (defendant)

Arguments and Evidence Presented by the Plaintiff or ProsecutionArguments and Evidence Presented by the Defense

What was your verdict and why? How would you try to persuade the other jurors to agree with you?

Is there any missing evidence that could have influenced your verdict? Explain.

Explanation: