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Most people support the idea of an independent judiciary in theory until they hear about a court case that violates their principles. An informative resource explains why the concept is important. It also provides scholars of criminology with a useful summary of the ways that judicial independence is both maintained and limited within the constitutional system.
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Concepts
judicial review, the judicial branch, the judicial system, the united states constitution, the supreme court, the united states government, the federal court system, the federal government, constitutional law, checks and balances, the separation of powers, courts, judges, the rule of law, criminology, impeachment, the criminal justice system, the legislative branch, the executive branch
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the introductory video to stimulate classroom discussion
- Supplement a classroom lecture with the resource as an outside reading
Classroom Considerations
- Serves as on installment in a series of five lessons on the organization of the Federal Courts
- Based on reading level, the resource is best suited for high schoolers
Pros
- The highlighted key terms link to a glossary of definitions
- Contains a five-minute video that explains the importance of an independent judiciary
- The interactive quiz is a fairly simple and effective assessment of the lesson
Cons
- The font size is small, and navigation is not always intuitive