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Libertas Civics Camp 2.0: Frisk & Exclusionary Rule

This guide provides resources, links, assignments and rubrics for the 2018 Libertas Civics Camp.

Essential Question

Does the particular elements discussed from the 4th Amendment in relation to the American citizen’s rights go too far, or not far enough?

U.S. Supremem Court Cases

FRISK

Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)

Terry v. Ohio

No. 67

Argued December 12, 1967

Decided June 10, 1968

392 U.S. 1

Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 (1983)

Michigan v. Long

No. 82-256

Argued February 23, 1983

Decided July 6, 1983

463 U.S. 1032

Exclusionary Rule

Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)

Miranda v. Arizona

No. 759

Argued February 28-March 1, 1966

Decided June 13, 1966*

384 U.S. 436

Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 (1963)

Douglas v. California

No. 34

Argued April 17, 1962

Restored to the calendar for reargument June 25, 1962

Reargued January 16, 1963

Decided March 18, 1963

372 U.S. 353

Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961)

Mapp v. Ohio

No. 236

Argued March 29, 1961

Decided June 19, 1961

367 U.S. 643

Resources

Although not a landmark case, the following case is essential for study:
Floyd, et al. v. City of New York, et al.
 

FRISK Cases

 

Exclusionary Rule

Lesson Plan

Libertas Civics Camp Lesson

Topic: U.S. Constitution 4th Amendment: Frisk and the Exclusionary Rule

Objective:  We will define, analyze and draw conclusions about elements of the 4th Amendment and how they apply to citizen’s rights.

Closing Task:  I will complete an assessment to demonstrate my understanding of the topic discussed and provide my critique of the law.  I will create a project to inform and increase the public’s understanding of the following provisions within the 4th Amendment:

 

Activities:

  1. Defining the Bill of Rights

            The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

-U.S. Constitution, Amendment IV

 

  1. Define and Discuss Exclusionary Rule
  • Mapp v. Ohio
  • Other examples

 

  1. Define and Discuss Frisk

 

  1. Forms Quiz (online): 10 questions (multiple choice)

 

  1. ISN take away (handout):  Journal entry à Essential Question: Does the particular elements discussed from the 4th Amendment in relation to the American citizen’s rights go too far, or not far enough?  Explain.