The curriculum evaluation reviews content and teaching methods of various materials in civic and legal education. Twenty-one objectives of the Law in a Free Society project are identified and the adequacy of the materials reviewed to attain these objectives is discussed. Objectives include recognition of the following: (1) complexities of legal and political issues, (2) value of democratic procedures, (3) the human dimension of political and legal affairs, (4) political realities, (5) the gap between the ideals and realities of the political system, (6) workable solutions to political and legal problems, and (7) value of diversity and pluralism. General criticism of the expository nature of 80% of the material reviewed is that it emphasizes passivity and does not stimulate student interest or analytic thought. The inquiry method, although more interesting to students, does not generally convey basic information and is often hampered by legal and social science jargon. Case studies and role playing are the two most promising inquiry methods for teaching civic and legal education, although they often lack diversity and sufficient detail. Project staff members and cooperating teachers conclude that more materials should be designed which would help students develop self-esteem and individual responsibility. (Author/DB)