judicial power

Presents an introduction to the judicial branch of the U.S. government, discussing its responsibilities, and looking at some of the landmark cases that have been decided by the Supreme Court. Includes insights from educators and elected officials.

An account of the historical U.S. Supreme Court decision which established for the Supreme Court the power of judicial review over the U.S. Constitution.

Offers arguments for and against topics related to the U.S. judiciary, including the Federal judiciary checks and balances, the state courts, and selected problems in the system of justice.

Introduces the American court system and how the Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of laws.

Discusses the history and function of the United States Supreme Court and its judges.

Provides information about the workings of the judicial branch of the American government, explaining what the law is and the role of courts in interpreting law, introducing the types of people involved in the court system, and taking a look at the Supreme Court.

Traces the history of the Supreme Court, looking at how it has changed since its inception, discusses some of the major cases considered by the Court since the 1970s, and considers the continuity between the Rehnquist Court and its predecessor, the Warren Court of the 1950s and 60s.

Introduces the Judicial Branch of the United States government and how it works.

Surveys the history, decisions, justices, and controversies of the highest court in the land.