Lesson 2.8: The Judicial Branch
Enduring Understanding:
The design of the judicial branch protects the Supreme Court’s independence as a branch of government, and the emergence and use of judicial review remains a powerful judicial practice.Learning Objectives:
Explain the principle of judicial review and how it checks the power of other institutions and state governments.Essential Knowledge:
The foundation for powers of the judicial branch and how its independence checks the power of other institutions and state governments are set forth in:- Article III of the Constitution
- Federalist No. 78
- Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Debrief 2.13: ASAP: Author Setting Audience Purpose
The judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution . . . [it] may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments.
For there is no liberty, if the power of judging be not separated from the executive and legislative powers.
Activity #1: Judiciary Notes
Activity #3: Supreme Court Stations
In your notebooks, title the activity "Supreme Court Stations." Then travel to each one of the stations in the hallway and complete the activity to learn about the Judiciary. If you are absent, you can find the stations below.
NOTEBOOK CHECK!
