The Judicial Branch
Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts’ role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.
View our Constitution Explained video series for short-form videos to share with students about the judicial and other branches of government.
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Supreme Court Nominations
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Game
Court Quest
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Branches of Power
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Game
Argument Wars
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Sources of Law
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Interpreting the Constitution
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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
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James Bond in a Honda (Mock Trial)
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Branches of Power
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Trial Court "Go Fish"