1. Settling Disputes Law in Society

2. Negotiation People talk things out to reach a solution People talk things out to reach a solution Ex. You meet in your groups to make decisions about what will get you the best grade Ex. You meet in your groups to make decisions about what will get you the best grade

3. Arbitration Two parties (individuals) ask a third person to listen to the arguments and make a decision. The decision is final. Two parties (individuals) ask a third person to listen to the arguments and make a decision. The decision is final. Ex. A person accused of not paying taxes to the IRS will accept the decision of arbitrator to pay part, all, or none of his back taxes. Ex. A person accused of not paying taxes to the IRS will accept the decision of arbitrator to pay part, all, or none of his back taxes.

4. Mediation Two parties (individuals) ask a third person to listen to the arguments and help them reach a compromise. Ex. A friend talks to a boy and girl who have gotten into a fight over a date. The friend helps work out the differences.

5. Final Exam Review 1. Explain this definition 1. Explain this definition The “rule of law” is a fundamental component of democratic society and is defined broadly as the principle that all members of society -- both citizens and rulers -- are bound by a set of clearly defined and universally accepted laws. The “rule of law” is a fundamental component of democratic society and is defined broadly as the principle that all members of society -- both citizens and rulers -- are bound by a set of clearly defined and universally accepted laws.

6. 2. How do values shape law?

7. Where did John Locke say our rights come from? What is the role of property in his explanation? Where did John Locke say our rights come from? What is the role of property in his explanation?

8. What is the difference between civil law and criminal law? What is the difference between civil law and criminal law? Plaintiff vs. defendant Plaintiff vs. defendant Punishment vs. judgment Punishment vs. judgment

9. Constitution Explain features of the Constitution and why you think they were included: Explain features of the Constitution and why you think they were included: Limited government Limited government Separation of powers Separation of powers Checks and Balances Checks and Balances Veto Veto Judicial review Judicial review Federalism Federalism Powers of the states vs. National Government Powers of the states vs. National Government Bill of Rights Bill of Rights

10. Constitution What is the “Supremacy Clause” and what does it mean? What is the “Supremacy Clause” and what does it mean?

11. Explain the relationship between the “letter of the law” and “legislative intent”? Explain the relationship between the “letter of the law” and “legislative intent”?

12. Law-making Explain how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches all impact the creation of law? Explain how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches all impact the creation of law? Statutes Statutes Agencies Agencies Precedent/Judicial Review Precedent/Judicial Review

13. Advocacy What is the purpose of forming an advocacy group? Explain what should a group like this do to be effective? What is the purpose of forming an advocacy group? Explain what should a group like this do to be effective? Purpose Purpose Goals Goals Research Research Timeline Timeline Resources Resources Strategy…etc. Strategy…etc.

14. Voting What are some factors that have led to fewer Americans choosing to vote over the past 40 years? What are some factors that have led to fewer Americans choosing to vote over the past 40 years? What are some possible solutions to this trend? What are some possible solutions to this trend?

15. What gifts would Mr. Piotrowski like for his birthday which is on Friday, November 2? What gifts would Mr. Piotrowski like for his birthday which is on Friday, November 2?