Lesson Overview
A central purpose of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. The primary means by which this end is achieved is through the creation and enforcement of laws that deter aggression. This lesson utilizes game theory, or the study of strategic decision-making, to examine how national law reduces aggression between citizens. It also explores the ability of international law to reduce aggression between countries.
Objectives
Objectives
- Students will understand how national law reduces aggression between citizens.
- Students will apply this understanding to international law and international relations.
- Students will evaluate arguments regarding the participation of the United States in a permanent international tribunal.