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1 RESEARCH A SIGNIFICANT LAW

2 BEFORE WE BEGIN…

3 SIGNIFICANT LAW PROJECT  Research a law (federal, state, or local) that has a significant effect on the lives of you and your peers.  Create a presentation that will include all the criteria (i.e. PowerPoint, Google Slide, Essay, Poster)  Email presentations and essays to tommyluvssally@gmail.com

4 WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU?  Please make sure your presentation addresses the following:  Identify and Summarize the law  Identify where the jurisdiction of the law is (federal, state, local)  Identify who the big supporters and detractors of the law were  Identify what events led up to the creation of the bill  Quote experts’ arguments for/against the law and explain  Please include citations throughout your presentation to support the legitimacy of your presentation.

5 RUBRIC CriteriaPoints Identify and Summarize the law10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Identify the jurisdiction of the law (federal, state, local) 5 4 3 2 1 Identify who the big supporters and detractors of the law were 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Identify what events led up to the creation of the bill 5 4 3 2 1 Quote experts’ arguments for/against the law and explain 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 included citations throughout your presentation support the legitimacy of your presentation. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Total Points:50 x 2 = 100

6 POSSIBLE TOPICS  Drug usage  Same sex rights  Immigration  Energy sources/Environment  Foreign Policy  Gun Control  Health Care  Stem Cell Research  Welfare & Poverty  Budget & Spending  Crime & Punishment  Education  Jobs & Unemployment  National Security  Tax Policy  Technology/Infrastructure

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