Mock Trial Simulation The Judicial Branch

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Mock Trial SimulationThe Judicial Branch
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Scenario

• Ms. Gliots beloved UNC mascot pillow pet, Rammy,
  had been stolen. There was bleating sounds coming
  from locker 201, which led to a police
  inspection. The police have recovered Rammy, and
  medical examiners determined he had no physical
  damage. Rammy is very shaken up from the
  kidnapping and is currently suffering from PTSD.
  Ms. Gliot would like nothing more than to find
  the kidnapper. She is even offering a reward if
  the proper party is brought to justice.

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The Suspects

1. Mrs. Bowman
2. Coach Mabe
3. Ms. Gliot
4. Mrs. Mudd
5. Mrs. Walker

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Roles

1. Judge
2. Jury
3. Lawyers
4. Witnesses
5. Reporters
6. Stenographer
7. Fact Checkers/Evidence Experts
8. Sergeant in Arms

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Judge

• Read the John Marshall Article and Answer
  Questions
• http//www.biography.com/!/people/john-marshall-9
  400148synopsis
• Come up with a list of creative punishments for
  the mock trial crime (Must be typed)
• Write a paper (1/2 minimum) explaining your
  decision and why the punishment fits the crime

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Jury

• 1. Read the different theories of how the accused
  in the Salem witch trial were truly innocent.
  Determine which theory you think to be the most
  true. Provide at least 5 complete sentences why
  that is the theory you believe to be true.
• 2. Make a decision which suspect is guilty.
• 3. Write a paper (1/2 page minimum) explaining
  how you reached your decision and why you believe
  that suspect is guilty.

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Lawyers

• Read the Aaron Burr Article. Make a table of why
  Aaron Burr was guilty and why he was innocent.
  Write 5 sentences why you believe Burr was guilty
  or not guilty of murder based on the facts
  presented.
• http//www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/unto
  ld-story-aaron-burr-19390.html
• Develop a case for your suspect.
• Write a paper (1/2 page minimum) telling why your
  client could not have committed the crime

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Witnesses

• Read the Wolf Case and Make a list of all
  witnesses and how they know the accused party.
  Determine if there is any bias in each witnesses
  story and tell why.
• http//www.19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/resources/
  Documents/Publications/mt_bbwolf.pdf
• Pick a background story and describe your
  character.
• Write a paper (1/2 page minimum) describing your
  character and why you are a reputable person to
  speak on behalf of the suspect.

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Reporters

• Pick a newspaper article to read.
• http//www.dogonews.com/
• 2. List 5 facts in the article and answer the
  following questions
• 1. What is the main idea?
• 2. Is this a primary or secondary source? How do
  you know?
• 3. How will this help improve society or make a
  difference in the world?
• 3. Watch the trial and make an article with a
  picture (1 page minimum)

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Stenographer

• 1. Read the history of the Teddy Bear.
• http//www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-history-
  of-the-teddy-bear-from-wet-and-angry-to-soft-and-c
  uddly-170275899/?no-ist
• 2. Write the steps it took to eventually make the
  teddy bear. (According the article)
• 3. Watch the court proceedings and type a list of
  steps that happened in the trial. The steps
  should be specific and in sentences.

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Fact Checkers

• Look at the page of pictures. Try to name each
  and tell what you think each does or how they are
  used.
• Examine the bags of evidence and make a typed log
  with the categories item, time of finding,
  where is it found, observations about item

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Sergeant in Arms

• Read the sergeant at arms article and list at
  least 5 jobs that the Sergeant at Arms has
• http//www.house.gov/content/learn/officers_and_or
  ganizations/sergeant_at_arms.php
• 2. List potential strategies (at least 5) for
  keeping a classroom in order
• 3. Keep a typed log of all issued warrants with
  the date, time, person requesting warrant, reason
  for warrant, and approved or denied