University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Federal Court System
Discussion of the structure, purpose, powers and Constitutional safeguards of the Federal Court System.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: John Marshall, Marbury v. Madison, and Judicial Review
In this lesson plan, students will consider "John Marshall, Marbury v. Madison, and Judicial Review-How the Court Became Supreme." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Amendment V: Barron v. Baltimore
Provides the opinion of the Supreme Court written by Chief Justice Marshall in the case of Barron v. Mayor of Baltimore.
PBS
Enlightenment: Brown v. Board of Education
Site offers background, further study links, the issue before the court, the ruling and results, and discussion ideas for the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Clarence Thomas
Extensive biographical resource tool for gathering information on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas who is the only African American member of the court. Includes suggestions for further reading.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Branches of the Us Government
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
CNN
Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
iCivics
I Civics: Court Quest
In Court Quest, people from around the country need your help to navigate our court system. Listen carefully to each case, so you can guide them to the right place!
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Federal Judiciary of the United States
This Wikipedia entry on the Federal government of the United States gives detailed information on each aspect of the judiciary branch.
Other
Anthony Kennedy on Issues
Provides links to quotes from Anthony Kennedy on various issues and a profile.
Other
Metropolitan News Company: Earl Warren
This site gives an informative look at Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren's life. It also tells the interesting story of how he came to be Chief Justice.
Other
Supreme Court Historical Society: Anthony M. Kennedy
This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice, Anthony M. Kennedy. The site includes links to more Supreme Court information.
Other
Supreme Court Historical Society: David H. Souter
This Supreme Court Historical Society webpage provides a brief biography of current Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter. Includes a photo and links to more Supreme Court information.
Other
Supreme Court Historical Society: Clarence Thomas
This Supreme Court Historical Society webpage contains a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Other
Kids.gov: How the Supreme Court Works
Students will visualize how the Supreme Court works using the following downloadable infographic. Also included is an explanation of how cases reach the Supreme Court and lesson plans.
Other
Unt: Deciding to Decide, the Law and Politics Book Review
This informative review of "Deciding to Decide: Agenda Setting in the United States Supreme Court" by H.W. Perry, Jr. describes the process of Supreme Court case selection.
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia: John Marshall
Presenting different aspects of Marshall's life, this online exhibit includes a look at his education, personality, and his political career.
Read Works
Read Works: The Three Branches of Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Supreme Court
This site has a simple explanation of the Supreme Court for kid's to read. You can also access the Official Supreme Court Web site from here.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Samuel Alito, Jr.
Biography of Samuel Alito from October, 2005. Biography is a part of NewsHour's page "The Samuel Alito Nomination."
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Justice Harry Blackmun
A page consisting of links to many accounts and opinions on the life, career, and decisions of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun.
Other
Environmental Lawyers Uneasy Over Roberts Nomination
Published on July 19th, 2005, this article discusses John Roberts dealings on environmental issues and where he stands on those issues.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Separate but Equal: The Law of the Land
A brief description of the Supreme Court decision, Plessy v Ferguson, in 1896, that solidified the separate but equal rule. Included is the title page of the Supreme Court text of the decision.