Curated OER
Perspectives on Civil Rights
Learners examine speeches of the Civil Rights Era. In this American history lesson, students listen to speeches delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy. Learners respond to guiding questions as they listen to the...
Curated OER
Advice And Consent - the Senate Considers the President's Supreme Court Nominations
Students study the process and questioning for selecting a Supreme Court Justice. They examine how the decisions of the Supreme Court effect the lives of citizens. They complete worksheets as they study the material.
Curated OER
Organization of Fairfax County Government
Students identify Fairfax County government as council-manager government, describe term of office held by members of Board of Supervisors and districts they represent, how Chairman of Board of Supervisors is elected and term and...
Curated OER
Government
Eighth graders analyze the purposes of government. They examine or assess the importance of citizenship to the individual or to society at large (e.g., the importance of voting). Students explain the structure and functions of the three...
Other
National Center for State Courts
A comprehensive look at the National Center for State Courts. Check out the extensive database for any additional information. There are also links to the individual state judicial systems.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Journey Through Justice: Our Federal Courts
In this tutorial, students learn about the various levels in the federal judicial system and look at a famous Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines.
US Department of State
U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
iCivics
I Civics: Judicial Branch in a Flash!
In this lesson, young scholars learn the basics of our judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. They also learn how a case moves up through these levels and discover that...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The American Judicial System
The New York Times Learning Network has an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The American Judicial System.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Relationship of State and National Legal Systems
This lengthy essay describes the balance between state and federal judiciary courts and touches on independence, integration, power limits and immunities.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "The Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
iCivics
I Civics: 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....
Other
Federal Judicial Center
Travel throughout the Federal Judicial Center at this site. "The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for the federal courts." This is a comprehensive site that outlines the publications, federal judicial history...
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.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Iii: Judicial Power
Annotations to Article III on the characteristics and attributes of judicial power as related to specific Supreme Court decisions. The author distinguishes between judicial power and jurisdiction.
Other
Federal Judicial Center: Inside the Federal Courts
A fantastic overview of the federal court system of the United States can be found here. Read about what the federal courts do, the difference between federal and state courts, the types of cases handled by federal courts, the structure...
Other
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Includes links to downloadable forms.
Other
United States Tax Court
A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Tax Court. Includes links to downloadable forms.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Courts: Our Rule of Law
This unit provides a comprehensive look into the value of the U.S. court system as a means to maintain the safety of American citizens. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Albania: Government
A concise look at the governmental structure of Albania including its legislature, executive branch,and judicial structure. You can also find a chart showing the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: History of the Supreme Court
This site gives insight into both the creation of the U.S. Supreme Court as well as its transformation to its present state. Throughout the text links can be found which lead to various Supreme Court topics and information.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Action. Federalism: u.s. V. the Sates
U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.
PBS
Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)
Objectives for this lesson include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Iv: Penal Judgments: Types Entitled to Recognition
Refers to Section I of Article IV that ascertains that judicial systems of states or countries are not responsible for enforcing the laws of another state or country.