Rule of Law and the Death Penalty

In this first lesson, students will have an opportunity to analyze and evaluate the constitutionality of capital punishment. Students will work together to analyze key points of different Supreme Court cases and apply their analysis to evaluate to what extent the Constitution merits capital punishment. In the optional day two lesson activities, students will have an opportunity to extend their learning to understanding international policies about capital punishment internationally. This lesson is designed for high school students and is an excellent way to introduce concepts relating to government, world history, and United States history.