C. Kim

Bronx H.S. of Science

 

 

Introduction

Have you ever imagined someday finding the love of your life?   Have you ever imagined committing yourself for life to this person?  Imagine that you have found that special someone, “the one.”   You have been in a relationship for 6 years.   Excited, you finally decide to get married and begin to make arrangements.  You tell your family and friends.  You publish your wedding announcement in the New York Times.  


You go down to the licensing office and you are denied a license.   Shocked and disappointed, you ask for a reason.   They tell you that your relationship cannot be recognized by the state because you are both of the same sex and the state constitution does not guarantee the right of marriage to another of the same sex. 

 

Amazed, you know that movie stars like J-Lo, Dennis Rodman and Britney Spears can get married for less than 48 hrs.  But you, who are in a committed relationship that will likely NOT end in a speedy and very public divorce, have been denied because of your sexual orientation.   You decide to take this to court and fight for your rights.  You will be using the case Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a basis for your case.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TASK

Using Compulegal locate the Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts case. 

 

  • Discuss the similarities of Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts to your case
  • Discuss the differences of Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts to your case
  • Discuss the legal, moral, social and religious aspects of the case.  You must include 2 arguments on both sides for each aspect.
  • Is the institution of marriage a social structure that should be rigidly upheld?
  • Should it be the right of government to dictate who can be married to who?
  • What is the difference between a civil union and marriage?

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process

 

1.      Visit the Compulegal website and read the Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts case.     

 

For steps 2-4 type a half page:

 

2.      Describing how your case is similar to the Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts case

3.      Describing how your case is different to the Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts case

4.      Describing  the legal, moral, social and religious aspects of the case. 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources

 

Compulegal

TIPS Home Page

Ask a question to Ask-a-Legal Eagle

Jurist School of Law

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

Grade  A

·        Showed a complete and detailed understanding of the topic and task

·        Successfully discussed similarities and differences in detail

·        Richly supported the task using relevant facts and examples

·        The paper was typed and checked for spelling and grammatical errors

 

Grade  B 

 

  • Showed a good understanding of the topic and task
  • Successfully discussed similarities and differences
  • Included relevant facts and examples to support opinions and perspectives
  • The paper was typed and checked for spelling and grammatical errors

 

Grade C

  • Showed a satisfactory understanding of the topic and task
  • Completed most aspects of the task
  • Included some facts and examples to support opinions and perspectives but not in depth
  • The paper was typed and checked for spelling and grammatical errors

 

Grade D

  • Showed little understanding of the topic or task
  • Attempted to address task but provided little relevant information
  • Included little facts and examples
  • The paper was typed and had minor spelling and grammatical errors

 

Grade F

  • Did not address the topic or task
  • Included no relevant facts and examples
  • Paper not typed and many spelling and grammatical errors

 
 

 

standards

 

Social Studies

1.    Standard 5.1 The study of civics, citizenship, and government involves learning about political   

       systems; the purposes of government and civic life; and the differing assumptions held by

       people across time and place regarding power, authority, governance, and law.

2.   The state and federal governments established by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New York embody basic civic values (such as justice, honesty, self-discipline, due process, equality, majority rule with respect for minority rights, and respect for self, others, and property), principles, and practices and establish a system of shared and limited government.

English Language Arts

E1.c     Read and comprehend informational materials.

E2.a     Produce a report of information speaking, listening and viewing.

E3.b     Participate in-group meetings.

 

 
 

 

conclusion

 

Having successfully completed this assignment, you are now able to:

  1. Analyze a case forming an opinion based on the facts of the case
  2. Research a topic using the Internet as a source
  3. Compare and contrast different legal cases