You are angry at the president. You decide to hold a protest outside of city hall. During your protest you burn an American flag and tear up a copy of the constitution. The local police arrest and charge you with desecrating the flag.
2 Strip search
You are accused of stealing a cell phone from one of your classmates. The principle takes you into his office and makes you strip down to your underwear to prove that you didn't take it.
3 Treason/death penalty
You are charged with treason for writing a blog about overthrowing the government. A jury convicts you and sentences you to death by hanging.
4 impeachment
The President is caught on camera taking a bribe from rich businessman. He refuses to step down from his office.
5 War
The President declares war and orders an invasion into Canada.
6 Foreign president
You love Arnold Schwarzenegger. You are woking with him on his campaign to get elected president. He was not born in the USA.
7 Suspension
You post on facebook that Mr. Mylenek sucks. He finds out and suspends you.
8 New Law
You get elected to congress. You want to make it illegal for schools to require more than 4 days of classes.
9 Rap Song
You are famous rapper. One of your lyrics talks about killing cops. Because of this you are put in prison for being a danger to your community.
Each of the following scenarios can be solved using the constitution.
You must work in groups of 2-3 and do the following:
Explain the problem (1-5 points)
Explain what part (or parts) of the Constitution deals with the problem (1-5 points)
Find at least 3 examples of real world situations that are the same or similar and briefly explain them (1-5 points)
present your scene (1-5 points)
Each presentation must:
Helpful: 1Be between 4-5 min (I will time you)
Have each team member participate (speak!)
1 Flag burning
You are angry at the president. You decide to hold a protest outside of city hall. During your protest you burn an American flag and tear up a copy of the constitution. The local police arrest and charge you with desecrating the flag.
2 Strip search
You are accused of stealing a cell phone from one of your classmates. The principle takes you into his office and makes you strip down to your underwear to prove that you didn't take it.
3 Treason/death penalty
You are charged with treason for writing a blog about overthrowing the government. A jury convicts you and sentences you to death by hanging.
4 impeachment
The President is caught on camera taking a bribe from rich businessman. He refuses to step down from his office.
5 War
The President declares war and orders an invasion into Canada.
6 Foreign president
You love Arnold Schwarzenegger. You are woking with him on his campaign to get elected president. He was not born in the USA.
7 Suspension
You post on facebook that Mr. Mylenek sucks. He finds out and suspends you.
8 New Law
You get elected to congress. You want to make it illegal for schools to require more than 4 days of classes.
9 Rap Song
You are famous rapper. One of your lyrics talks about killing cops. Because of this you are put in prison for being a danger to your community.