1. Paths of Influence (R4) How do citizens influence the creation and enforcement of laws? Create a petition. Join an organization (NGO). Contact your Congressman/woman. Report a crime, jury duty ?????? ??????

5. Be the Legal Expert! (R5) Drawing Goes Here Drawing Goes Here Drawing Goes Here Drawing Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Scenario Goes Here Civil Law The body of law dealing with the private rights of people. Non-criminal lawsuits are used to settle disputes between two individuals or groups. Criminal Law The body of law that deals with crimes and the process for punishing criminal actions. Juvenile Law An area of criminal law which involves criminal offenders under 18. Military Law The body of law which is made up of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ is the set of laws that apply to individuals in the armed forces for crimes committed.

8. Process: Poetry Corner (L5) L AW Write an acrostic poem using one of the bodies of law from your foldable. The words you choose must relate to the body of law you choose (use your imagination, do not copy my poem). C I V I L non- riminal r ghts indi iduals d sputes awsuits sett ment p rties la yers

12. Preview: Court System Scramble (L9) state supreme court lower courts federal district courts state court of appeals state circuit courts federal court of appeals U.S. Supreme Court lower courts lower courts state supreme court state court of appeals state circuit courts U.S. Supreme Court federal district courts federal court of appeals