American Government 1.10, The Judicial Branch

American Government 1.10, The Judicial Branch

​Materials Needed:

-Pen/Pencil/Paper

-3.2.1 & 3.2.4 Study Guides

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​Upcoming Assignments:

Crash Course Government and Politics | Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government #18 | Episode 18 | PBS

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Crash Course Government and Politics | Court System Structure: Crash Course Government #19 | Episode 19 | PBS

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Crash Course Government and Politics | Supreme Court Procedures: Crash Course Government #20 | Episode 20 | PBS

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Crash Course Government and Politics | Judicial Review: Crash Course Government #21 | Episode 21 | PBS

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Crash Course Government and Politics | Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government #22 | Episode 22 | PBS

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Poll

How do you feel about the lesson objectives?

Describe the structure and organization of the federal judicial system.

Analyze how the federal judicial system functions.

Explain how the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison affected the powers of the judicial branch.

• I don’t understand

• I am getting there

• I am getting good

• I could teach this

Poll

How do you feel about the lesson objectives?

Explain the structure, function, and processes of the Supreme Court.

Explain the interpretive role of Supreme Court justices.

• I don’t understand

• I am getting there

• I am getting good

• I could teach this

Open Ended

What are the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice?

Open Ended

Would you want to be a Supreme Court Justice? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

All justices and federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.  This is an example of which constitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

​The U.S. Dual Court System

Multiple Choice

The dual nature of our court system is an example of which contitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Most cases in the United States are handled by

• state courts

• federal courts

• the Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

In _____ cases, one party sues another.

• criminal

• civil

Multiple Choice

In _____ cases, a party is arrested for breaking a law meant to protect public health, property, morality, or safety.

• criminal

• civil

Review the Key Terms from 3.2.1 Study Guide:

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Review the Key Terms from 3.2.4 Study Guide:

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Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court primarily has _____ jurisdiction, though it does have _____ jurisdiction for certain special cases, such as disputes between states and between countries.

• appellate, original

• original, appellate

​The Supreme Court has a very important role atop the judicial branch of the U.S. government. As the highest court in the land, the Court is tasked with interpreting the Constitution and applying federal law in order to protect the rights of the American people. In fulfilling this role, the Supreme Court justices do the following:

• Exercise the power of judicial review to ensure the other branches act according to the Constitution

• Select important cases to hear, which are typically appealed from lower-court rulings

• Follow a clear procedure of hearing appeals, voting, and issuing rulings

• Deliver majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions that publicly explain their rulings

• Apply the philosophies of judicial restraint or judicial activism to their rulings

Multiple Choice

What is the basic function of the Supreme Court?

• To make changes to the Constitution and apply those changes

• To interpret the Constitution and apply it to particular cases

• To make changes in American society through Court decisions

• To make and enforce laws in line with the Constitution

Open Ended

What is judicial review?

Multiple Choice

A judicial philosophy in which judges play minimal policymaking roles, leaving that duty strictly to the legislatures

• original jurisdiction

• judicial restraint

• judicial review

• Rule of Four

​​Play the Kahoot! that follows on the next slide to find out how well you know the Judicial Branch!

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Here is the Game Pin you will need to participate and compete against classmates:

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-​Be sure to use your actual name when playing the Kahoot!

 

-Be sure to record your score when done!

Play Kahoot! - Enter game PIN here!

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Open Ended

What was your final score?

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Overall, how did you do? Did you score better or worse than you expected?

Review the 3.2.6 Practice Requirements:

​Please send any questions you have about this assignment to me!

​Reminders!

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Play Argument Wars - Supreme Court Simulation | iCivics

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Open Ended

Tell me something new you learned about the judicial branch of government.

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What questions do you have?