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iCivics

I Civics: Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the case that established the power the Supreme Court has today. Students will learn how the decision in Marbury v. Madison influenced the structure of the third branch, and how the Court's use of judicial review can...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: John Marshall, Marbury v. Madison, and Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "John Marshall, Marbury v. Madison, and Judicial Review-How the Court Became Supreme." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (6 8)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch....
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article V: Judicial Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the proposition that ratification of constitutional amendments is exclusively within the purview of Congress, either because of commitment or because the courts lack basic criteria of determination to pass on them.
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Other

Paul Bullen: Judicial Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site from Paul Bullen that provides an essay titled "Justifications of Judicial Review and Recommendations for its Proper Practice," which addresses the process of judicial review in great depth.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch. Links to more information about the U.S....
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iCivics

I Civics: Marbury v. Madison (1803)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that affirmed the Court's power of judicial review. Students learn how Congress tried to add to the Supreme Court's Constitutional power, how the Supreme Court rejected...
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Other

Touro Law Center: William Marbury vs. James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of the landmark court case that established the constitutional principle of judicial review. Judicial review is the concept that the federal judiciary has final power as to whether an act of the Congress or the Executive...
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US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Power of the Courts: Marbury vs. Madison, 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with primary source material on the making of the U.S. government and Constitution explains how Marbury vs. Madison brought the power of Judicial Review to the Supreme Court.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Marbury v. Madison (1803)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS features a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison, which deals with the principle of "judicial review." Opinion written by Chief Justice John Marshall.
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Digital History

Digital History: War on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was a final attempt by the Federalists to control the judicial system before the Democratic Republicans took over. Read about the repeal of the act, which resulted in a landmark Supreme Court decision, Marybury...
Article
Other

Unt: Deciding to Decide, the Law and Politics Book Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative review of "Deciding to Decide: Agenda Setting in the United States Supreme Court" by H.W. Perry, Jr. describes the process of Supreme Court case selection.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Marbury v. Madison (1803)

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Supreme Court case that established the precedent for judicial review is detailed, with an abstract providing a concise summary and a record of the justices that sat on the court at that time.
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PBS

Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Objectives for this instructional activity include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: You Be the Judge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Study and evaluate a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that reviews jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and assesses environmental and business interests. Research and debate a case argument, and analyze case information in order to make a...
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Other

University of Alabama: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview in note form on social and political philosophy comparing Plato, Locke, and Hobbes. Scroll to "natural rights" which the author discusses in context for understanding the political and social philosophies of these political...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Cause for Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
The Constitution creates separate institutions that must share power, there will always be disputes over the basic principles. Check out some of the hot issues (term limits, electoral college, judicial review) that are in dispute even to...
Article
Other

Independent Institute: Alexander Hamilton on War and Free Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a review of a book by Kurt-Friedrich Walling. The review discusses how Hamilton wanted to create a republican empire based on consent but able when threatened to generate enormous military power, and how this was in dispute with...
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Branches of the Us Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
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Other

Lambda Legal: Hollingsworth v. Perry

For Students 9th - 10th
Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now known as Hollingsworth v. Perry) was filed on behalf of two same-sex couples by attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies in May 2009, asking for a preliminary order blocking Prop 8. When California Governor Arnold...
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National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: Interactive Supreme Court Timeline Case Study

For Admins 9th - 10th
In this interactive lesson, students will identify important Supreme Court cases, evaluate their decisions, explain the precedents they established, and analyze their importance to our society today.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the organization of the US Government into executive, legislative and judicial branches. Interactive actions and includes containers, fill in the blanks and matching.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Government Vocabulary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews important vocabulary regarding the three branches of the United States government.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: So You Want to Be President

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the three branches of government and the qualifications to become President of the United States. Student assessment items are included.

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