Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Marbury v. Madison
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article Iii of the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Article III of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Stare Decisis and Precedent in the Supreme Court
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses stare decisis and precedent in the Supreme Court. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Increased Politicization of the Supreme Court
This video lesson from Khan Academy shares John Dickerson's views about the importance of the Supreme Court today. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Senate Confirmation Hearings for Justices
This video lesson from Khan Academy explains how the Senate confirmation process is one check on the Judicial Branch. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: State Checks on the Judicial Branch
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Brown v. Board of Education and how some states tried to get around it.. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Checks on the Judicial Branch
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses how the other branches of government can check the Supreme Court's power. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Legal System Basics
Learn about the judicial branch of government. It's pretty easy to forget that the courts, and the laws that come out of them, affect our lives on a daily basis. How are court decisions made, and where does each law's jurisdiction start...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Article Iii of the Constitution
How did Article III of the Constitution and Congress establish our judicial branch? Find out in this episode. [56 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of the Supreme Court
Today we examine the role of the Supreme Court in the American constitutional system.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 7: Article Iii
How did Article III of the Constitution and Congress establish our judicial branch? Find out on today's episode. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Three Branches of Government Part 12: The Judicial Branch
Today we learn about the federal judiciary.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Three Branches of Government: Judges and Judicial Power
Today we learn about judges and judicial power.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Reasons to Separate the Judicial Branch
Why is the judicial branch independent of the president and Congress? We find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Anti Federalists Part 11: Executive and Judicial Power
The Anti-Federalists believed that the executive and judicial branches would have too much power under the proposed Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Creation of the Judicial Branch
This podcast was created to provide context to an upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearing for nominee Sonia Sotomayor. It looks at the judicial branch of the United States government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1641: A National Judiciary
Article III of the Constitution established the judicial branch of government. Learn about the judiciary on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1661: The Establishment of the Judicial Branch
How was the judicial branch of American government organized? Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 17: Writs of Certiorari
Today we discuss how the Supreme Court decides to hear a case through writs.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: The Role of the Courts
In these five videos, judges explain separation of powers and the roles of the three branches of government as well as landmark cases related to separation of powers. Judges also review the system of checks and balances, and why it's...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: A Conversation on the Origin of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and a group of students discuss the Supreme Court: its history and evolution; how the justices select, hear and decide cases; and the role of an independent judiciary and other issues crucial to a...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: A Conversation on the Constitution: Jury Service
Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O'Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy discuss the history and responsibilities of juries and the role they play in the U.S. judicial system. (10 min)
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #20: Supreme Court Procedures
Crash Course video talks about court procedure of the U.S. Supreme Court, including how cases get heard and what happens on the floor. [6:53]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #19: Structure of the Court System
Crash Course video teaches us about the structure of the U.S. Court System, including trial courts, district courts, court of appeals, circuit courts, state supreme, and of course the U.S. Supreme Court at the top. [6:58]