30th August 2015 by

Test: End of Topic Test – Supreme Court (60 marks)

End of Topic Test – Supreme Court Total Marks = 60               Pass Mark = 42 Role of the Supreme Court (8…

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30th August 2015 by

Handout: Exemplar Landmark Cases – Texas v. Johnson

Texas v. Johnson In 1984 Gregory Lee Johnson participated in a protest during the Republican National Convention, which took place in…

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Handout: Exemplar Landmark Cases – Brown v Board of Education

BROWN V BOARD OF EDUCATION 1954 THE ISSUE: Is the race-based segregation of children into “separate but equal” public schools constitutional?…

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Test: Landmark Supreme Court Cases Quiz (Questions)

Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Question 1 of 36 Which idea is illustrated by the Supreme Court cases Schenck v. United States…

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29th August 2015 by

Handout 4: Landmark Cases and Decisions of the US Supreme Court

Landmark Cases and Decisions of the US Supreme Court Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) Blacks, whether free or slaves, cannot be…

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Article 3: Court Appointment Process (CRS)

Clcik below to see a pdf: Supreme Court Appointment Process (CRS)

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Handout 3: The US Supreme Court Justices

The US Supreme Court Justices Constitutionally, Congress has control over the size of the Court. The present court numbers 9 but…

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29th August 2015 by

Activity 3: Nomination and Confirmation Process (Activity Table)

Nomination and Confirmation Process (Activity Table) “The Supreme Court Confirmation process is part of the Checks and Balances system described in…

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Handout: The Role and Powers of the US Supreme Court

The Role and Powers of the US Supreme Court The role of the US Supreme Court is to interpret and ensure…

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Summary: Glossary – Judiciary

Glossary – Judiciary Appellate court A court that hears appeals; not a trial court; an appeals court. Civil liberties Rights and…

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