Ch. 9: The Supreme Court
"The framers of the Constitution were so clear in the federalist papers and elsewhere that they felt an independent judiciary was critical to the success of the nation." - Sandra Day O'Connor
The Story Matters:
The United States Supreme Court did not have its own building until 1935. Instead, the Court met in New York City, Philadelphia, and then in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Finally, in 1929, Chief Justice William Howard Taft convinced Congress to approve a permanent home for the Court.
The Supreme Court building was built near the U.S. Capitol. Taft asked architect Cass Gilbert to design "a building of dignity and importance."
Some of the country's most important decisions are made in this building. Throughout U.S. history, fieercely debated issues have been resolved by the Supreme Court. These rulings often have a long-lasting and far-reaching effect on our lives.
The Supreme Court building was built near the U.S. Capitol. Taft asked architect Cass Gilbert to design "a building of dignity and importance."
Some of the country's most important decisions are made in this building. Throughout U.S. history, fieercely debated issues have been resolved by the Supreme Court. These rulings often have a long-lasting and far-reaching effect on our lives.
It Matters Because:
Lesson 1: Federal Courts - The federal courts help keep order in society.
Lesson 2: The Federal Court System - Lower federal courts handle most cases involving federal law.
Lesson 3: The Supreme Court - The Supreme Court decides what the Constitution means and thus what rights Americans have.
Lesson 4: Supreme Court Procedures and Decisions - The Court uses a careful process to arrive at its decisions.
Lesson 1: Federal Courts - The federal courts help keep order in society.
Lesson 2: The Federal Court System - Lower federal courts handle most cases involving federal law.
Lesson 3: The Supreme Court - The Supreme Court decides what the Constitution means and thus what rights Americans have.
Lesson 4: Supreme Court Procedures and Decisions - The Court uses a careful process to arrive at its decisions.
Content to be covered:
- How the Supreme Court is organized
- Powers of the Supreme Court
- Students will be able to analyze the structure, function, and processes of the judicial branch as established in Article III of the Constitution; the judicial branches role in the lawmaking process at the federal level and how the Constitution limits the power of the judicial branch by integrating visual information with corresponding evidence, data, and facts found within print and digital text.
Learning Scale:
4.0: Students will be able to:
3.0: Students will be able to:
2.0: Students will be able to:
1.0: With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
3.0: Students will be able to:
2.0: Students will be able to:
1.0: With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
- SS.7.C.1.7: Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.
- SS.7.C.3.3: Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution.
- SS.7.C.3.8: Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- SS.7.C.3.9: Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels.
- SS.7.C.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels.
- SS.7.C.3.12: Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbuy v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore
Content Vocabulary:
Academic Vocabulary:
Bet You Didn't Know: In 1943, Nikola Tesla was posthumously named inventor of the radio after the U.S. Supreme Court settled a patent suit in his favor.
Study and Comprehension Guides:
Vocabulary:
Ch. 9 Crossword 1 & 2 | |
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Progress Checks:
Ch. 9 Progress Checks | |
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In-Class Activities:
Ch. 9: McCulloch v. Maryland Reading | |
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Ch. 9 Judicial in a Flash Reading | |
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Ch. 9 Judicial in a Flash Questions | |
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Chapter Summary:
Ch. 9 Chapter Summary | |
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Ch. 9 Spanish Summary | |
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Infographic:
Branches of Government Infographic | |
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Supreme Court - 2013
Current Justices:
John Roberts (Chief Justice), Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayer, and Elena Kagan.
Current Justices:
John Roberts (Chief Justice), Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayer, and Elena Kagan.
THE STORY MATTERS . . . The United States Supreme Court did not have its own building until 1935. Instead, the Court met in New York City, Philadelphia, and then in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Finally, in 1929, Chief Justice William Howard Taft convinced Congress to approve a permanent home for the Court.
The Supreme Court building was built near the U.S. Capitol. Taft asked architect Cass Gilbert to design "a building of dignity and importance."
Some of the country's most important decisions are made in this building. Throughout U.S. history, fiercely debated issues have been resolved by the Supreme Court. These rulings often have a long-lasting and far-reaching effect on our lives.
The Supreme Court building was built near the U.S. Capitol. Taft asked architect Cass Gilbert to design "a building of dignity and importance."
Some of the country's most important decisions are made in this building. Throughout U.S. history, fiercely debated issues have been resolved by the Supreme Court. These rulings often have a long-lasting and far-reaching effect on our lives.
References:
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