Objective+7

Objective 7: Compare and contrast common and civil law systems
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
 * identify the key features of a common and a civil law system; and
 * explain the major differences between the common law and civil law systems.


 * =**Level C**= ||  ||
 * On a world map, **identify** the countries that have civil law systems and those that have common law systems. Download a world map for use in this task: [|WorldMap.docx] || 5 ||
 * Review the common law v civil law powerpoint: [|Common v civil law powerpoint.pptx]. Demonstrate your **understanding** of the information in the powerpoint by answering the following questions:
 * 1) **List** the two ways in which the term “civil law” can be used.
 * 2) **Identify** two countries that have a civil legal system.
 * 3) **Describe** the role of a “code of law” in civil law system countries.
 * 4) **List** two features of the inquisitorial system of trial. || 5 ||
 * Prepare a Venn Diagram which **identifies** the key similarities and differences between the adversarial system of trial and the inquisitorial system of trial. An example Venn Diagram is available [|here]. || 5 ||
 * Working with a partner, create a poster which **identifies** and **describes** the major features of civil legal systems. Ensure your poster contains a mix of both text and images. || 5 ||
 * Compile a glossary with **definitions** for the following terms: inquisitorial trial; code of law; codification; civil law system; common law system. || 5 ||
 * Prepare a table in which you **describe** and **compare** the following aspects of common law and civil law systems:
 * Historical origins of the system.
 * The countries in which the system is applicable.
 * The role of case law/precedent within the system.
 * The method of trial that is applicable within the system. || 5 ||
 * =**Level B**= ||  ||
 * **Apply your understanding** of adversarial and inquisitorial systems of trial by answering the worksheet questions. Download a copy of the worksheet and answers: [|Adversarial v inquisitorial system worksheet.docx] || 10 ||
 * **Research** and **write** a short paragraph on the history of common law and civil law systems. || 10 ||
 * Draw a detailed flowchart or mindmap **comparing** the main elements of civil and common law systems, showing where they overlap and where they are different. || 10 ||
 * Assume the role of a judge in a court within a civil law system. Prepare an informative speech for a visiting group of law students from Australia, in which you **outline** your role within the inquisitorial trial process. To do this, you will need to **apply** your knowledge of the inquisitorial system of trial, and identify which aspects the audience are likely to find most interesting. **Deliver** your speech to a classmate and the teacher. || 10 ||
 * =**Level A**= ||  ||
 * Use the information in the [|Common v civil law powerpoint.pptx] as the basis of a video lesson that you **create** in groups of 3. The video should be 10 minutes long and should include information on both civil and common law systems. Try to be creative and informative. || 20 ||
 * Write a detailed report **analysing** the role of judges in the common and civil law systems, indicating the similarities and differences. || 20 ||
 * **Create** a blog or video explaining the common law system to a young person living in a civil law country. Consider the differences that they might find interesting. To do this well you will need to synthesise your knowledge of both systems of law. Review the marking guidelines to check you have completed all elements of this task: [|Marking guidelines.docx] || 20 ||
 * Write a detailed report **analysing** the role of judges in the common and civil law systems, indicating the similarities and differences. || 20 ||
 * **Create** a blog or video explaining the common law system to a young person living in a civil law country. Consider the differences that they might find interesting. To do this well you will need to synthesise your knowledge of both systems of law. Review the marking guidelines to check you have completed all elements of this task: [|Marking guidelines.docx] || 20 ||