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Supreme Court Activity

Case #1 The death penalty is a fair punishment for someone who has killed another person. 1. Think about and write down your opinion on this issue silently. 2. Share all opinions in your group, ask each other questions you may have about their opinion. 3. Vote to find out the majority opinion. Are you part of the majority opinion, or the dissenting opinion? Write this down.

Case #2 It is acceptable for a minister to say a prayer at the beginning of a graduation commencement. 1. Think about and write down your opinion on this issue silently. 2. Share all opinions in your group, ask each other questions you may have about their opinion. 3. Vote to find out the majority opinion. Are you part of the majority opinion, or the dissenting opinion? Write this down.

Case #3 People under the age of 18 are not allowed to buy food or drinks from fast food restaurants. 1. Think about and write down your opinion on this issue silently. 2. Share all opinions in your group, ask each other questions you may have about their opinion. 3. Vote to find out the majority opinion. Are you part of the majority opinion, or the dissenting opinion? Write this down.

Case #4 The government has the right to wiretap a phone (listen in) for national security. 1. Think about and write down your opinion on this issue silently. 2. Share all opinions in your group, ask each other questions you may have about their opinion. 3. Vote to find out the majority opinion. Are you part of the majority opinion, or the dissenting opinion? Write this down.