This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...

This video explains the process by which cases are selected and heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, including the role of appeals, writs of certiorari, and the rule of four. It also covers the types of cases that originate directly in the...

Sitting at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of government, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its landmark rulings have had an enduring impact on American life and law.

This video explains the powers of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on its role in judicial review and interpreting the Constitution. Learn how the Court checks the powers of other government branches and the limits placed on the...

A look back at the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Learn more about the U.S. Supreme Court, including how a new justice is seated.

This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...

President Barack Obama picked centrist Judge Merrick Garland to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Politics aside, the nomination process is simple enough.

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This video explains the process by which the U.S. Supreme Court makes its decisions, including the review of briefs, oral arguments, and private conferences. Learn how the justices reach a majority opinion and the role of dissenting...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Roger Taney's unjust majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford shockingly declared Black individuals weren't citizens, solidifying slavery's grip and pushing the nation closer to Civil War.

On Friday, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, opening a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. This is obviously incredibly sad news, but it also could significantly impact the future of the United States and even the 2020...

This week Craig Benzine is going to talk about the structure of the U.S. court system and how exactly it manages to keep things moving smoothly. We’’ll talk about trial courts, district courts, appeals courts, circuit courts, state...

Learn about the inspiring story of Ketanji Brown Jackson, from her early years in Miami to becoming the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Discover how her family's history of public service, alongside personal...

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on his life, career, and judicial philosophy. Born in San Francisco in 1938, Breyer taught at Harvard Law School before being appointed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals in...

This video explores the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. It highlights his early life, education, legal career, and his groundbreaking role as the first...

This video delves into the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting the challenges and memorable moments from her hearings. Learn about the political dynamics, key supporters, and how her...

The top ranking officer of the US federal judiciary, the Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. But how did the role come into being and what are his or her roles and responsibilities?

The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.

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