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"When in the course of human (student) events, it becomes necessary for one people (class) to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind (students) require that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (women, students, children and teachers) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator (our teacher and/or our principal) with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, (a Good Education), and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men (women, students, children and teachers), deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People (Students) to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety, (Knowledge), and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes: and accordingly all experience hath (shown), that mankind (and womankind) are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses ... (demand that students stand up and demand a better, more meaningful education)...it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance (suffering) of these ...(students); and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former systems of Government. The history of the present (teacher) is a history of repeated injuries...all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over (this classroom). To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."
Now list some reasons for overthrowing the present form of government. You might consider: lack of a voice by students, being ruled by laws not of their making, not being granted legal rights when accused of a classroom crime, the right to learn as much as possible and, possibly, with statements to the effect that you could learn more constructing your own country. I would stay away from comments about the teacher using cruel forms of corporal punishment or verbal abuse. Even though the kids would be, hopefully, joking, you can never tell who is going to read your document and misinterpret the joke.
"WE, THEREFORE, the Representatives of the (name of country), in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the (validation) of our intentions, do, in the Name and by the authority of the good People of this (class) solemnly publish and declare That (this class is) and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as (a) FREE AND INDEPENDENT (CLASS); that (we) are Absolved from all Allegiance to the (name of school, state and country), and that all political connection (between us and them) is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as (a) Free and Independent (Country, we) have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually (promise) our Lives, our (make-believe) Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
Names of Students in this Group:
Type of government your group is researching:
Dictionary Definition of your type of government:
A more detailed description taken from an encyclopedia: (Please write this on the
back of this paper.)
Strengths of this type of system:
Weaknesses of this type of system:
Countries of the world that presently use this form of government:
Bibliography:
"We the People of (name of country), in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of (name of country.)"
Section 2: How the House of Representatives is organized.
Section 6: Compensation, Privileges, Disabilities
Section 7: Procedure to pass bills and resolutions.
Section 1: Power of the Executive Office
Section 2: Powers of the President
Section 4: Impeachment
Section 1: Judicial Power and Tenure
Section 3: Treason against the Nation
Relationship of the states. (Note: I have constructed countries that have states within them, but I do not do it often as it gets even more confusing for me. The kids did not seem to have a problem with it; it was just my perception of it. You might save this section for a time when you have had more experience with country building.]
Amendment of the Constitution(Note: You will definitely need this section. You could probably pretty much adopt this section directly as it is written in the constitution.)
| Place an "X" near statement of your choice. | To cast your vote, choose one of the two following choices. |
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| . | I am for ratification of our new constitution. |
| . | I am opposed to ratification of our new constitution. |
Check one of the following:
I realize that I will need to give a speech. Length: minimum ____ maximum____minutes. Speeches will be given on the following date:____________________
In order to be valid, this document must be submitted to the appropriate government officials by the close of business on the _____ day of the month of _______________ in the year ___________.
Signature of candidate:______________________ Date:________________
Official receiving the document signs here: _____________________
| Place an "X" near statement of your choice. | To cast your vote, choose one of the two following choices. |
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| . | Mr. Iam Goodguy (president) & Ms. Doyou Thinkso (vice president), Green Party |
| . | Ms. Thisis Thegreatest (president) & Mr. Weare Thebest (vice president) Rainbow Party |
| Place an "X" near statement of your choice. | To cast your vote, choose one of the two following choices. |
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| . | Ms. Wouldyou Believeit, Green Party |
| . | Mr. Iam Inthemiddle, Independent |
| . | Ms. Iamto Theright, Green Party |
| . | Mr. Noway Wouldi, Rainbow Party |
| . | Write In: |
| . | Write In: |
| Place an "X" near statement of your choice. | To cast your vote, choose one of the two following choices. |
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| . | Mr. Iwant Ajob, Green Party |
| . | Ms. Whata Sillyteacher, Independent |
| . | Ms. Ilike Thehouse, Green Party |
| . | Mr. Youwill Winit, Rainbow Party |
| . | Write In: |
| . | Write In: |
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Name Date Amount Initials Date Amount Initials _____________________________________________________________________________ 1.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 2.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 3.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 4.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 5.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 6.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 7.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 8.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 9.______________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 10._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 11._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 12._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 13._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 14._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 15._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 16._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 17._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 18._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 19._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 20._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 21._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 22._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 23._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 24._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 25._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 26._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 27._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 28._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 29._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________ 30._____________:_______:_________:__________:::_______:________:____________
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Clerk: You are the right arm of the judge in court. You help keep order and will be swearing in witnesses or doing whatever else is necessary to assist the judge. Good luck on your new job.
Jury Trial versus Judicial Review: Jury trials take a long time and are normally not necessary for small issues. If a student feels a jury trial is needed, he/she should ask the teacher, and the teacher will see if there is time during the day to be able to do this. If this is going to be a Judicial Review, then you only have the Judge, Clerk, the Plaintiff, the Defendant and witnesses, if needed. If you have all your data together, you should be able to handle a case in under ten minutes.
Remember, this is not a theater production you are putting on; you are merely trying to decide right from wrong.
Jury: If this is a Jury Trial, you will be deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused. Put aside your personal feelings about the individual and listen carefully to the evidence. You must make your decision only on the evidence provided. If you find the Defendant guilty, you may recommend a sentence, but the judge is the one that actually decides the fine or punishment. Clerk: When the judge enters the courtroom say, "All rise." Then say, "First Federal Court of the sovereign nation of (your country's name) is now in session; the Honorable Chief Justice (judge's full name) presiding." When judge sits down you say, "Be seated."
Judge: "Clerk, what is the first case on the docket?"
Clerk: "The first case is (plaintiff's name - the person making the complaint) versus (defendants's name - the person being accused of something)."
Judge: "What does the plaintiff have to say?"
Plaintiff or his attorney: You now state what the problem is.
Judge to defendant: "You have heard the charges against you, how do you plead, guilty or not guilty?
Defendant or Attorney: You now state whether you plead guilty or not guilty.
Judge: (If he says not guilty you say), "Plaintiff, call your first witness."
Clerk: You now need to swear in the witness. Use something like the a social studies textbook to take the place of the Bible and say, "Raise your right hand and place your left hand on the social studies text book. Do you (promise) to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth? (I would not recommend having the students actually swear to tell the truth. That could lead to some problems.)
Plaintiff or his attorney: Ask your questions in a manner that will attempt to prove your side of the issue. If you have any physical evidence, you enter it as "Exhibit 1," etc.
Defendant: Cross-examine the witness and attempt to put forth the defendant's side of the story. If you have any physical evidence, you enter it as "Exhibit 1," etc.
Plaintiff: You may again question the witness to highlight issues brought up by the defendant.
Defendant: You may again cross-examine the witness.
Judge: When both parties are through with the witness, the judge tells the witness, "You may step down." You then tell the plaintiff to call his next witness. If he has no further witnesses, the Defendant gets to call his witnesses. When all parties are finished calling witnesses, then you ask the Plaintiff if he has any closing remarks.
Plaintiff: You now wrap up your case summarizing and stressing all the important points that prove your side of the case. If this is a jury trial, you speak convincingly to the jury; otherwise, you speak to the judge.
Defendant: You now wrap up your case pointing out why your side of the issue is the correct side. If this is a jury trial, you speak convincingly to the jury, otherwise you speak to the judge.
Judge: If this is a jury trial you dismiss the jury and ask them to discuss the case and try to arrive at a verdict.
Jury: Go to someplace quiet. Base your verdict on the evidence you have seen and heard, not on your likes and dislikes. If the Plaintiff has not proven beyond a reasonable doubt the charges, then you must find the Defendant not guilty.
Judge: If this is not a jury trial, you now make the decision as to the guilt or innocence of the Appendix R.b:
Judge to Defendant. (If defendant has been found guilty) You then pronounce the sentence. Check with your teacher as to what are reasonable sentences before you pronounce the sentence. You do not want to sentence someone with a punishment that the student will not be able to do or that your teacher cannot support or enforce. If you are forced by the teacher in front of the class to change your sentence, you could lose "face" and people may lose respect for your office. Check things over with your teacher if you have any doubts. (Teacher: Since this is a learning situation, you may wish to establish a general operating procedure that includes a conference between the judge and the teacher prior to making final decisions. That way the judge can review all the facts he/she is using to make the decision.)
Judge: After the decision is made, ask the defendant to rise. Then pronounce him/her guilty or not guilty and announce the punishment or fine, if there is one.
Judge: "Clerk, bring in the next case."
Clerk: When all the cases are completed inform the judge of that.
Judge: "This court is now adjourned." Rap your gavel on the desk and court is over.
Name of Plaintiff:
Name of Defendant:
Date of Incident:
Date of Filing for the Hearing:
A general statement of the problem:
A statement as to how you would like to resolve the problem:
Signature of Plaintiff:
Signature of Defendant: (or, if the defendant does not want to sign it, it can be signed by the government official who gave the Defendant a copy of the document)
Date Defendant Received Copy of Document:
Date Set for the Hearing:
| Service | Fee |
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| Docketing Fee | $2.00 |
| Garnisheeing Fee | $3.00 |
| Jury Fees | $10.00 plus $2.00 per juror |
| Witness Fees | $2.00 |
| Suggested Attorney Fee | $5.00? |
Plaintiff (Name and Address)
vs.
Defendant (Name and Address)
When to Appear: Place to Appear:
If you do not appear or answer, a judgment may be granted to the plaintiff.
Clerk of Court's Signature: Date Summons Issued:
Plaintiff's Demand:
The plaintiff states the following claim against the defendant:
Signature of Plaintiff/Attorney:
Date:
Verification: Under oath, I promise that the above complaint is true, except as those matters stated upon information and belief, and those matters, I believe them to be true.
Signed by Plaintiff/Attorney:
Defendant:
and
Garnishee:
Case Number:
To the Clerk of Court: The creditor has commenced an earnings garnishment action against the debtor and the garnishee to collect the following unsatisfied civil judgement.
Name of Debtor(s)
Country of Original Judgement:
Original Case Number:
Amount of Original Judgement:
Date of Original Judgement:
Amount of Judgement Unpaid:
| Item | Cost in Dollars |
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| Unpaid balance on judgment: | $ |
| Unpaid postjudgment interest: | $ |
| Estimated cost of this earnings garnishment: | $ |
| Total amount owed by the debtor: | $ |
Signature of Judge
Date:
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Our nation has decided to support the following issue:
We have pledged the following amount:
Included with this letter is:
We still owe:
The average cost of a homework pass in our country has been:
Signed:
Title of Representative.