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Unit 2 Review Philosophical Chairs

Unit 2 Review Philosophical Chairs. Chapter 5 Civil Liberties Chapter 6 Civil Rights. Philosophical Chairs Rules. There will be no more than 9 participants per topic: 4 pro/4 con/1 position-taker

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Unit 2 Review Philosophical Chairs

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  1. Unit 2 ReviewPhilosophical Chairs Chapter 5 Civil Liberties Chapter 6 Civil Rights

  2. Philosophical Chairs Rules • There will be no more than 9 participants per topic: 4 pro/4 con/1 position-taker • After position-taker makes open statement, other participants get to respond. To respond, participants must first affirm the statements made by the previous speaker. • Each topic gets no more than 5 minutes in the debate.

  3. Topic #1 The 1st Amendment Religion Clauses review: • Review the difference between the establishment & free exercise clauses. • Review Engel, Everson, Bunn, Marsh, Reynolds and other cases. DEBATE: No government body at ANY level should be allowed to open with a prayer. CHAIRS

  4. Topic #2 Search and Seizure review • Exclusionary Rule redefined and explained. • Weeks and Mappcases significance? • School searches and TLO case. DEBATE: The exclusionary rule as applied allows criminals to get off on technicalities. CHAIRS

  5. Topic #3 Due Process in 5th and 14th Amendments. • Distinguish the difference between substantive and procedural due process. • Outline the incorporation aspects of the due process clause. • Review the Escobedo, Miranda, and Gideon cases. • Discuss death penalty cases. DEBATE: The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. CHAIRS

  6. Topic #4 Define the “Reasonableness” Standard and Substantial Relationship Standard with examples. • Discuss Reed & Rostkercases as examples. • Review ERA attempts, legislation and exceptions. DEBATE: Women should be required to register for the selective service draft. CHAIRS

  7. Topic #5 Discuss abortion and privacy. • Discuss Roe v. Wade & related cases. • Use amendments to emphasize the rationale of the decision. DEBATE: Abortion should remain legal. CHAIRS

  8. Topic #6 Define Affirmative Action. • Cases to support: Bakke, Bolliger, Gratz & Fisher decisions • Define and examine Constitutional rationale of programs. DEBATES: Affirmative Action is a form of reverse discrimination. CHAIRS

  9. Topic #7 Gays and the Constitution • Right to privacy issues in Griswold & Lawrence case. • Gay marriage issues in Hollingsworth & Windsor cases. DEBATE: State bans on gay marriages should be declared unconstitutional. CHAIRS

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