DACE A7034 - We The People: Civics Education Workshop Series
Course Description
Understand how our government works, how it works for you and affects everyday life, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship—from members of the judicial branch.
Join us to gain firsthand knowledge about the United States Constitution, the court system, and criminal and civil cases from judges and lawyers from your community. Workshop topics include immigration law, Freedom of Speech, police stops and arrests and “DEI” in the workplace. These sessions will help you make the best decisions for your family and community.
This six-week workshop series concludes with a complimentary tour of the United States Courthouse and special Q&A session.
The first 50 registrants will receive a free copy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s book, The Majesty of the Law.
Those who attend five out of the six sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
All six workshop sessions will be held on campus in CBI, Room C2-28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The complimentary tour will be held offsite with participants meeting at the courthouse.
Course Outline
- The introduction to the workshop will include the framework of the government.
- The workshop will include information about the courts, criminal law, immigration, voting rights, civil cases, civil discourse, amendments, voting rights and discrimination.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be more informed about the operation of the United States government and about the rights of citizens.
