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Politicians in robes! While judges in the United States can be appointed by an elected official or directly elected by the people. Supreme Court justices, however, are appointed by the President. But should they be? That is the question addressed in a short video from the "America From Scratch" series.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the pre-viewing brainstorm list of pros and cons and then check off those addressed in the video
- Have class members track the decisions made by the court in the last few years that have overturned earlier rulings or represent a shift in point of view
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- One of eleven videos from the "America From Scratch" series
- Requires individual copies of the viewing worksheet
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- Support materials include a pre-viewing, viewing, and post-viewing worksheet
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