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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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ClassFlow

Class Flow: A New Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the 3 main branches of government and its system of checks and balances. Web links and 3tudent assessment items are included.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: The Pursuit of Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
This book analyzes 30 Supreme Court cases chosen by a group of Supreme Court justices and leading civics educators as the most important for American citizens to understand. An additional 100 significant cases included in state history...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Courts of Appeals and District Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the structure and purpose of the Courts of Appeals and District Courts.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Supreme Court Filing Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains pertinent information needed when filing a case with the Supreme Court without legal representation. This page provides links to information about the filing time, what forms to file, page limitations, and others.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Federal Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on the federal judiciary in the United States.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Guardian Weekly

For Students 9th - 10th
The Guardian Weekly is a compact digest of the best of the Guardian and Observer newspapers (both based out of London) as well as a judicious mix of news, features and book reviews from the Washington Post and articles translated from Le...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Guardian Weekly

For Students 9th - 10th
The Guardian Weekly is a compact digest of the best of the Guardian and Observer newspapers (both based out of London) as well as a judicious mix of news, features and book reviews from the Washington Post and articles translated from Le...

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