Unit 4
Activity 1
Inside the Supreme Court
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1What does the Supreme Court do?
What does the Supreme Court do?
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices, 1882.
Although the Constitution establishes the Supreme
Court, it permits Congress to decide how to organize
it. Congress first exercised this power in the Judiciary
Act of 1789. [...]
Like all federal judges, justices are appointed by the President and are confirmed by the Senate. They, typically, hold office for life. [...]
The Supreme Court plays a very important role in our constitutional system of government. First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power. Third, it protects civil rights and liberties by striking down laws that violate the Constitution. Finally, it sets appropriate limits on democratic government by ensuring that popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and/or take undue advantage of unpopular minorities. In essence, it serves to ensure that the changing views of a majority do not undermine the fundamental values common to all Americans, i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and due process of law.
Like all federal judges, justices are appointed by the President and are confirmed by the Senate. They, typically, hold office for life. [...]
The Supreme Court plays a very important role in our constitutional system of government. First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power. Third, it protects civil rights and liberties by striking down laws that violate the Constitution. Finally, it sets appropriate limits on democratic government by ensuring that popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and/or take undue advantage of unpopular minorities. In essence, it serves to ensure that the changing views of a majority do not undermine the fundamental values common to all Americans, i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and due process of law.
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How do Justices get appointed?
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices, 2022.
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Questions
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Read the text. Identify the main roles of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government.
2
Watch the video. What are the requirements to become a Supreme Court Justice? Who appoints them?
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Why do you think Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life? What are the advantages and possible risks of this system?
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In groups, prepare five questions about the
Supreme Court. Challenge your classmates.
The winning group is the one that answers
the questions in the shortest time.
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