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Games for Change: Sandra Day O’Connor

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Sandra Day O'Connor Addresses Attacks on Judges

03 min 28 sec

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The Honorable Justice Sandra Day O'Connor addresses what she calls "vitriolic attacks on judges."

She addresses labels such as activists, Godless and secular humanists stating she "always thought an activist judge was one who got up in the morning and went to work."
Sandra Day O'Connor Discusses 'Our Courts'

05 min 11 sec

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Our Courts will be a free, interactive, web-based program and eventually a virtual 3D world designed to teach and engage middle-school students in civics.

Through the lens of the judiciary, Our Courts will allow students to participate in realistic simulations of government and to grapple with relevant social issues.

They will investigate and argue actual cases and controversies using real law, and they will view these cases from the perspective of the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government.

Our Courts will also encourage young people to act, by voicing their opinions in their communities and to their elected representatives - Our Courts
Sandra Day O'Connor Expands on the Game 'Our Courts'

03 min 49 sec

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The Honorable Justice Sandra Day O'Connor expands on some of the games, interactivity, and when to expect availability of Our Courts, a computer program designed as a civics learning tool for students that will be offered for free download.

The game will present scenarios dealing with issues such as freedom of speech and offer students the opportunity to engage with the judicial process of the Supreme Court.
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McGruff

Posted: 10.22.08, 03:50 PM

a very interesting idea

ubuibiok

Posted: 08.29.08, 07:06 AM

UN-REAL....During the Drafting and Debate to a new Federal Bill, The forth Amendment to the US Constitution was submitted as an amendment to the Bill on the floor during the debate and it was Voted down ! The Politicians we elected didn't Recognizer it as part of the present day Constitution. Voters in America sent representatives to the Capital who do not even know whats in the US Constitution.