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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Newsmaker Profiles: Samuel A. Alito, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about Samuel Alito, his background, opinions in cases, background documents, and other resources.
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Website
Other

The Supreme Court Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site that illustrates the history and heritage of the Supreme Court. In addition, site provides information on how the Court works, the Justices, and its opinions.
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Website
Other

Supreme Court of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Supreme Court of the United States provides information on the dockets, the rules, and the opinions of the Court. Also of interest is the information on the Supreme Court judges and on the building itself. Be...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Profile: Sonia Sotomayor

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC profile provides an overview of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's background with an emphasis on her professional life. Also provides links to related stories on significant judicial issues, significant cases she has...
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Names Supreme Court Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 2005 article, the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. The article does a nice job of explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Ruth Bader Ginsberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second female U.S. Supreme Court justice.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: Samuel Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)
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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sandra Day O'connor

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Supreme Court

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the Supreme Court: how it works, its role, people appointed to it, and more.