Curated OER
Exterior of the Court Building
Describes the process by which justices determine which cases will be heard during a term of the Supreme Court.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Landmark Decisions
This site details the controversial issues regarding slavery and the effects they had on the Civil War amendments as well as on the fifth amendment. The site discusses events such as the Dred Scott case, the addition of the Civil War...
Other
Civics Resources: Worcester v. Georgia
In December 1829, President Andrew Jackson announced his Indian removal proposal in an address to the U.S. Congress. In 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the president to grant the Indians unsettled lands west...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Vi: Oath of Office
Read the words in the U.S. Constitution, Article VI, concerning the oath of office. Link to a Supreme Court case which tested the interpretation of this article, McCullock v. Maryland, to view the decisions of the Justices.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Constitutional Trivia Quiz
Are you a law school drop out or a Supreme Court justice? Take this trivia quiz over the Constitution and find out! Self-correcting and answers are provided.
Curated OER
Judge Samuel Alito
A profile of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito from the BBC. Article is from January, 2006.
Curated OER
Undated Photo of Judge Samuel Alito
A profile of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito from the BBC. Article is from January, 2006.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: In Re Gault
The full text of the Supreme Court opinion, delivered by Mr. Justice Fortas, which reversed the judgement in the 1967 Arizona case against 15-year old Gerald Gault.
Curated OER
John G. Roberts Jr.
John Roberts' opening statement is published by CBS News. Along with this article, there are a number of tremendous resources including video of John Roberts, links to other resources, interactive activities on John Roberts, the Supreme...
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: Warren Earl Burger
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery shows that Chief Justice Warren Burger is remembered for his great accomplishments during his long career in law. The article is medium-sized in length and contains a picture of his tombstone.
USA Today
Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Related resources such as articles, an explanation of the confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination
Outstanding and exhaustive site with a number of resources pertaining to the nomination of Samuel Alito. His biography, confirmation process explanation, links to other resources, and educational resources are all included.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: John Marshall
This resource provides biographical information about John Marshall.
Other
The Federalist Papers: John Jay
A good biography of John Jay's extensive political efforts for U.S. throughout his life.
Thurgood Marshall Website
Thurgood Marshall: The Bicentennial Speech: Remarks of Thurgood Marshall
Text of Thurgood Marshall's Bicentennial Speech given in 1987, in which Marshall pointed out the inadequacies of the U.S. Constitution in addressing civil rights and liberties.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Thurgood Marshall
Read about Thurgood Marshall's life and efforts as a fighter against segregation. This article includes related links and pictures.
Other
Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Felix Frankfu
A picture of Felix Frankfurter, one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Illinois Institute of Technology
The Oyez Project: Shelley v. Kraemer
Provides facts about the Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer, including an abstract, links to written opinions of the Court, and how each of the nine justices ruled upon the case.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Oyez Project: Anthony Kennedy
This resource presents a biographical sketch of Anthony Kennedy with a picture and links to information on appointment, family, experience, biographical sketch, after office, literature and case participation.
University of Washington
Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr.: Worcester v. Georgia (1831)
Primary source of Chief Justice John Marshall delivering his opinion to the Supreme Court.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Abraham Baldwin 1754 1807
Baldwin was born at Guilford, Conn., in 1754, the second son of a blacksmith who fathered 12 children by 2 wives. Besides Abraham, several of the family attained distinction. His sister Ruth married the poet and diplomat Joel Barlow, and...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
Discussion of the lawsuit filed by Samuel Worcester against the state of Georgia protesting the way the state handled the Cherokee lands. The case went to the Supreme Court where although Chief Justice Marshall ruled in favor of the...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Blair
A biography of John Blair, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Virginia. He later served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Rutledge
A nice biographical sketch of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He later served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.