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 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]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #49: Social Policy
Crash Course video with Craig Benzine as host, discusses and defines social policy in the U.S. including, Social Security, Education and Health Care. [8:53]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #21: Judicial Review
Crash Course video in which host Craig Benzine discusses the pivotal case of Marbury v. Madison and the resulting power of judicial review. [8:00]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #18: Legal System Basics
Crash Course video in which Craig Benzine introduces the basics of the judicial system reminding us how our lives are affected every day by court decisions. [8:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article Iii of the u.s. Constitution
Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the Supreme Court. [6:14]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article I of the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Article I of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.