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Federal Constitution
This section provides both historical information about the United States Constitution and a link for the contents of the Constitution.

California Constitution
This section provides both historical information about the California Constitution and a link to the contents of the California Constitution.

What Courts Do
The What Courts Do module explores the purpose of courts.  It begins with a story about an immigrant about to go to court and worried about what might happen. Justice reassures him that everything will be fine while explaining the purpose of courts. 

Curfew
The Curfew module explores constitutional issues associated with curfew laws, including the right to travel, arbitrary laws, and the balancing of individual liberties with the social good.   The story concerns a boy not quite 18 walking home from the ice cream story where he bought treats for “sci-fi” night at home.  While walking home, he’s stopped for violating curfew.  

 

 

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Scene from "Curfew"