While justice is supposed to be blind, it doesn't always follow the rules. Using a reading on the independent judiciary and case studies, learners consider what to do with judges who rule in their own self-interest rather than on behalf of the people. Discussion questions include exploring the importance of an independent judiciary. 

Concepts

judicial review, the judicial branch, the judicial system

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the case studies to stimulate debate among students
• Adapt the reading on the role of the independent judiciary to other instruction

Classroom Considerations

• One of two lessons on the judiciary branch from the CRF

Pros

• Case studies stimulate debate about crooked judges
• Reading can be used as a supplemental text in a variety of contexts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.1.b RH.11-12.1