1. Unit 2 Review Philosophical 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 Mapp cases 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. DEBATE:
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 & Rostker cases 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 DEBATE:
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