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New York Times

New York Times: Supreme Court Justice Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This New York Times site contains biographies of every US Supreme Court Chief Justice including early life, famous decisions, and opinions.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Who Shall Judge?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Well-written description of the process, qualifications, and constitutional background on selecting Supreme Court justices.
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Other

National Council for the Social Studies: Selecting Supreme Court Justices

For Students 11th - 12th
A panel discusses the questions of whether the Senate or President hold more power in selecting Supreme Court Justices, the impact of interest groups on the process, and whether changes need to be made to the confirmation process. Along...
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Other

Fundamentals of Judicial Philosophy: Activism

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article discusses judicial restraint versus judicial activism, with constitutional and case study references.