The Judicial Branch is the branch of the government that interprets the laws made by Congress, determines the constitutionality of the laws, and applies them to individual cases. Most federal cases are heard by one of the inferior United States federal courts, and those rulings may then be appealed to one of the 13 United States courts of appeals. The Supreme Court is the highest court, and if a case makes it through the court system to the Supreme Court, it may not be appealed further. The Supreme Court's ruling is the final say in a matter. Once the Supreme Court interprets a law, all inferior courts must apply the Supreme Court's interpretation to other cases.
Establishing the Judicial Branch by
Explores the establishment of the judicial branch. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
How the Judicial Branch Works by
The judicial branch is one of the United States's three branches of government. It interprets the law. This branch is made up of the country's courts, with the Supreme Court being the most powerful court in the US. Learn more about this branch and how it works with the two other branches.
Judicial Branch by
How are laws formed? How many people work in the executive branch? What are the differences between state and local governments? Find the answers to these questions and more with this compelling series about our government. Have you read them all? Book jacket.
The Judicial Branch of the Federal Government (Young Adult Nonfiction) by
The system of courts in the United States serves to enforce the laws of the nation as well as act as a check to make sure the other branches of government obey the powers set forth by the Constitution. Through a series of landmark court cases chronicled in this book with an explanation of their lasting impact, readers will see that the judiciary has shaped the laws of the nation. Biographical sketches of important Supreme Court Justices and information about the powers of the judiciary are thoughtfully and thoroughly presented.
Supreme Court Justice by
The Supreme Court justices are the top judges in the country. The decisions they make shape the laws of the United States.
Discover ebooks, articles, and reference materials all about the judicial branch of the U.S. government, perfect for middle and high school students.
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The Judicial Branch by
While the Supreme Court is certainly a beacon of the judiciary system, it is not the only element in this branch of the U.S. government. In this text, the reader is immersed into the judicial branch at all levels, including state and circuit courts, courts of appeals, and their individual functions. By honing in on some of the pivotal cases tried by the judicial branch in the United States, such as Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade, this book establishes the worth and importance of judges, juries, and lawyers to our nation's past and present.
The Supreme Court by
This accessible guide to the U.S. Supreme Court explains the Court's history and authority, its structure and processes, its most important and enduring legal decisions, and its place in the U.S. political system. A 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that while 78 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents believed that the Supreme Court should base its decisions on the "modern" meaning of the Constitution, 67 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents asserted that Justices should rely on the Constitution's "original meaning." The Court often is the final arbiter of polarizing battles that originate in other branches of government. At the same time, however, its structural insulation from Congress, the Presidency, and electoral politics make the Supreme Court--at least in theory--well positioned to rise above the rough-and-tumble of politics. This book examines the power of the Supreme Court in America's system of democratic governance in several ways. These include: reviewing debates over whether justices should interpret the Constitution in line with its "original meaning" or in accordance with present-day understandings; exploring the processes and factors that shape how cases are chosen and decided; considering contentious battles over the selection of justices; and examining the impact of the Court on American culture and society.
Read or listen to reference entries about the Supreme Court, plus see the correlated Missouri Learning Standards for each article. Select articles from World Book Kids for students in grades K-5, World Book Student for students in grades 6-12, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for students in grades K-5.
Explore a large assortment of articles written for K-5 students to help them learn about the three branches of the U.S. government.
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Explore documentaries about the judicial branch in Kanopy. These movies are recommended for teens and adults.
Explore landmark Supreme Court cases from Marbury v. Madison in 1803 to United States v. Windsor in 2013.
