Argument Wars

If you're up for a challenge, Argument Wars might just be the game for you. This game offers an opportunity for you to put your persuasive skills to the test by arguing actual U.S. Supreme Court cases against another lawyer. Whichever party presents the strongest arguments will claim victory. Some of the cases that you'll encounter when you play Argument Wars are Bond v. United States, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, In Re Gault, Miranda v. Arizona, New Jersey v. T.L.O., Snyder v. Phelps, and Texas v. Johnson. For those who are still trying to learn English, the game includes support tools such as Spanish translations, a voiceover, and a glossary. Teachers can also benefit from the classroom resources provided at www.icivics.org/argumentwars, which can teach students how to analyze arguments and outcomes in landmark Supreme Court cases, evaluate available evidence to determine whether or not an argument is sound and relevant, and understand the significance of the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent in legal decision-making.