How does the Supreme Court fulfill American ideals? If you are presenting a current event today (POTUS, LOTUS, SCOTUS, NOTUS, OR NITUS) please come and

How does the Supreme Court fulfill American ideals?

If you are presenting a current event today (POTUS, LOTUS, SCOTUS, NOTUS, OR NITUS) please come and get your Response log from last Friday.

Today in History : • Roosevelt travels to Panama, 1906 • Nazis suppressed in Munich, 1923• Nazis launch Kristallnacht, 1938

Interesting Fact?: • A catfish has approximately 100,000 taste

buds. The Word:Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite of opposition or discouragement.

Nov 12

The Constitution &The Judiciary

Article IIISection 1.“The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.”

Federal Court System (Article III)

Supreme CourtSupreme Court

Courts of AppealsCourts of Appeals

Federal District CourtsFederal District Courts

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court

• In its early history the Court was not so prestigious. John Jay retired from the Supreme Court to run for governor of New York. He later declined Adams’ appointment as Chief Justice

• The framers of the Constitution spent only two days drafting and debating Article III

• When Pierre L’Enfant designed Washington DC he forgot to plan for the Court building

• The Supreme Court didn’t have a permanent home until 1935

• Chief Justice John Marshall’s 35 year tenure (1801-1835) shaped the Court into a strong check on power, and protector of liberty.

• Marshall’s pro-Federalists decisions strengthened both the Court and the national government

• Especially important was Marbury v. Madison established the precedent of judicial review


Most of the major Supreme Court, and lower federal court, cases are related to the Bill of Rights.For many people the Supreme Court has served as the Court of Last Resort in defending individual rights.

The Supreme Courts and the Bill

of Rights

“We The People” ProjectsPart 2

Each group must have their answer to their second set of questions, and sub-questions, turned in by Thursday, Nov. 20

1 ¾ to 2 pages typed with member job descriptions and sources.

Must site your Unit material in the “We The People” text.

We will use one or two more class days to work on answering your question.

“We The People” ProjectsToday

1. Make sure everyone in your group understands the question(s)

2. Decide who will do what and write each members responsibilities on the group card. (Suggestion first divide the sub-questions and then later you bring together the information to work together on the main question.)

3. Start reading and writing down information from the text that will be helpful. Use the laptops, print your notes, and save to the student drive.

“We The People” ProjectsEnd of Period Part 2

1. Turn in your group cards with each members responsibility and which numbered question you chose.

2. Turn in and save any information you have gathered today to the student drive (not the computer).

3. Turn in your Unit question sheets.

Paper clip them together at the front table.

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If you are presenting a current event today (POTUS, LOTUS, SCOTUS, NOTUS, OR NITUS) please come and get your Response log from last Friday.

Today in History : Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated, 1982Interesting Fact?: • The Manchineel tree is so poisonous that any

contact with the tree or its fruits can cause serious injury or death.

The Word:Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite of opposition or discouragement.

Nov 13

Tomorrow

• During 4th period tomorrow State Representative Steve Bergquist will be meeting with us in the Lecture Hall.

• Your ticket to the meeting will be a signed pass from your 4th period teacher.

• Your class work needs to be caught up and make-up work available for that class period.

The Supreme Court

How does the Supreme Court fulfill American

ideals?

A.Consists of 8 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice

1.Number of Justices is set by Congress

B.Highest court in the land—the court of last resort

C.Key powers1.Power of judicial review 2.Power to overrule earlier

Supreme Court decisions3.Interpret laws including the

Constitution

Fundamentals

How does the Supreme Court fulfill

American ideals?

Federal Laws held unconstitutional...................165 State Laws held unconstitutional...................948 Ordinances held unconstitutional...................124 State and local laws held preempted by federal laws......................................234 Supreme Court decisions overruled by subsequent decision................................233

Acts declared “unconstitutional” by the Supreme Court.

1789 - 2010


ideals?

A.Original: in cases involving:● States● Ambassadors

B.Appellate: in cases from● Courts of Appeals● State Supreme Courts● Cases from appellate

jurisdiction are far more numerous than from original jurisdiction

Jurisdiction - official power to make legal decisions and judgments


ideals?

A.The main road to the Supreme Court is by a writ of certiorari (“to be made certain”)

B.Certs are granted when attorneys for the case petition the Court on the grounds that the case was mishandled by the lower court or the case involves an important Constitutional question.

How cases reach the

Supreme Court

“We The People” ProjectsPart 2Today

1. Make sure everyone in your group understands their question(s)

2. Answers to the two bulleted questions using the textbook are due by the end of the period. (typed or hand written)

“We The People” ProjectsEnd of Period Part 2

1. Turn in your group cards with each members responsibility and which numbered question you chose.

2. Turn in and save any information you have gathered today to the student drive (not the computer).

3. Turn in your Unit question sheets.

Paper clip them together at the front table.

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ideals?

Today in History : • Apollo 12 lifts off, 1969Interesting Fact?: • 43.7% of all statistics are made up

right on the spot.The Word:Courage - is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. "moral courage" is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, or discouragement.

Nov 14

Sit in your assigned seat.

1. Log on to your computer.2. STAPLE and turn in your two response logs from

this past week to the back table.3. Pick up three blank response logs. (orange)

4. Todays, due at the end of the period, response log should be about your next POTUS, LOTUS,

SCOTUS, NITUS, OR NOTUS. 5. The two response logs due next FRIDAY and can

be about any important event in the US or the world.

Remember to have your pass signed by your 4th period teacher if you plan on hearing from Rep.

Bergquist.

Composting at Hazen

• Every day at both lunches• Volunteers are needed to help students sort

their trash• Volunteer to get 30 minutes of community

service during school!• Sign up in the Career Center

Salvation Army

• The Salvation Army is looking for Bell Ringers to spread the Christmas Spirit of Giving! Your duties will include greeting customers and ringing bells at various retail locations. Come to the Career Center for more information.

Relay for Life

• There will be a school wide meeting for Relay for Life this Friday (today). Come to Ms. Ryan’s room ( 135) after school.

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ideals?

Interesting Fact?: Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand!The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 17


ideals?

A.Cases are accepted based on the rule of 4: In order for the Court to hear a case, 4 Justices must agree to do so.

B.Denying a decision results in the lower decision being maintained and may mean any number of things:● Case lacks a federal issue● Party lacks standing● Court agrees with a lower

court● Case is a “political hot

potato” that the Court does not want to touch

How cases reach the

Supreme Court


ideals?

A.Term begins on first Monday in October and continues until the end of June

B.During a term, the Court sits for two weeks per month

C.Cases require a Quorum of 6

D.Before oral arguments, the Justices read the attorney’s briefs and amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs

The Supreme Court at work

How has the Supreme Court affected our rights?

Pages 178-182 Answer “REVIEWING AND USING THE LESSON” questions.Define the Following: (1-8)1. Jurisdiction2. Litigant3. Writ of certiorari4. Writ of habeas corpus5. Landmark decisions6. Appeal7. Strict construction8. Due process9. Purview10.Brief11.Majority decision12.Minority decision

Judicial Branch Questions and

vocabulary

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ideals?

Interesting Fact?: Pinocchio is Italian for “pine head.”The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 18

Composting at Hazen

• Every day at both lunches• Volunteers are needed to help students sort

their trash• Volunteer to get 30 minutes of community

service during school!• Sign up in the Career Center

Salvation Army

• The Salvation Army is looking for Bell Ringers to spread the Christmas Spirit of Giving! Your duties will include greeting customers and ringing bells at various retail locations. Come to the Career Center for more information.


Pages 178-182 Answer “REVIEWING AND USING THE LESSON” questions.Define the Following: (1-8)1. Jurisdiction2. Litigant3. Writ of certiorari4. Writ of habeas corpus5. Landmark decisions6. Appeal7. Strict construction8. Due process9. Purview10.Brief11.Majority decision12.Minority decision


vocabulary


1. Purview - the range of

operation, authority, the purpose or scope of a statute.

2. Brief - a written legal document used that is presented to a court arguing why the party to the case should prevail.

3. Majority decision - The majority opinion is an explanation of the reasoning behind a decision by the Supreme Court.

4. Minority decision - A dissenting opinion in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court.


vocabulary


ideals?

A.Justices hear 30 minute oral arguments from each side

B.After two weeks of hearing cases, Court recesses. During the recess justices write opinions and discuss what cases they will consider in the future

C.Simple majority needed for decisions. In case of ties, previous court decision stands

The Supreme Court at work


ideals?

Typesa.Unanimous: expresses

opinion of all nine Justices. ~1/3 of the cases are decided by a 9-0 vote

b.Majority: expresses opinion of majority

c.Dissenting: expresses opinion of minority. If the Court later overturns itself, it may draw upon a minority opinion for its reasoning

d.Concurring: written by a Justice who agrees with majority’s conclusions, but for different reasons

Written opinions:


ideals?

1) Communicate the Court’s reasoning to the public

2) Establish precedents for future cases—importance of stare decisis

3) Drop “hints” that Congress, the states, or the President should take certain actions

Purpose of opinions

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ideals?

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Nov 19


Supreme Court cases that fundamentally changed the way we do things and how laws are applied.

Landmark Decisions


EXAMPLE:1. Marbury v. Madison (1803) -

Marbury was suing Madison to get his appointment to be a judge. Supreme Court ruled against him but said that they had the power to review laws to decide if they were Constitutional or not.

Landmark Decisions


Group 1 summarize the decisions from Supreme Court Cases #2-8.Group 2 summarize the decisions from Supreme Court Cases #9-15.Group 3 summarize the decisions from Supreme Court Cases #16-22.Group 4 summarize the decisions from Supreme Court Cases #23-28.

Landmark Decisions

(Past Key Supreme Court Cases)


With your shoulder partner double check your

responses to your section questions.

JigsawFind partners from other groups and fill in the rest of your worksheet.

Landmark Decisions


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ideals?

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Nov 20

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Monday 1:30 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 • Class schedule Monday 1,2 and 3 (7:20-

10:15) Tuesday regular full day schedule, Wednesday 4,5, and 6 (7:20-10:15)

• We will have Spanish and Vietnamese Interpreters at Parent Teacher conferences. Please see Mrs. Mahler in the main office as soon as possible if your parents require an interpreter.


Finish

JigsawFind partners from other groups and fill in the rest of your worksheet.

Landmark Decisions


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ideals?

Interesting Fact?: • Dean Karnazes, an American long distance runner, ran

50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days.The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 21

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Monday 1:30 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 • Class schedule Monday 1,2 and 3 (7:20-

10:15) Tuesday regular full day schedule, Wednesday 4,5, and 6 (7:20-10:15)

• We will have Spanish and Vietnamese Interpreters at Parent Teacher conferences. Please see Mrs. Mahler in the main office as soon as possible if your parents require an interpreter.

Next week

• Monday - (1st and 2nd) Jeopardy review for Supreme Court test.

• Tuesday - (1st and 2nd) Supreme Court Test. (4th) Jeopardy review for Supreme Court test.

• Wednesday - (4th) Supreme Court Test


ideals?

A.Amending the ConstitutionB.If a law is struck down a

similar law may be passed with modifications based on a Supreme Courts decision.

C.When a decision is made, it is “remanded” to a lower court to carry out the Supreme Court’s decision. The lower court will have a certain amount of leeway in doing this.

D.Executive branch, or state and local governments may simply not carry it out (e.g., desegregation, school prayer)

Possibility of evading Court

decisions:


ideals?

1. There are no Constitutional requirements such as judicial tests.

2. Because of the power and length in office of the Supreme Court, Presidents and Congress take a special interest in selecting appointees

3. Presidents usually only nominate justices that are from their own party.

4. Senators usually vote for confirmation of a judge based their party.

5. Sometimes key issues such as abortion are used as “litmus tests” for confirmation.

The Role of Politics in Selecting

Judges

Litmus Test - a question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which would determine whether the nominating official would proceed


Affordable Healthcare Act and the Supreme Court

(2012)• National Federation of Independent Business v.

Sebelius,

(2014)• King v. Burwell

Politics and the Supreme Court

1. Sign out and log on to your computer.2. STAPLE and turn in your two response logs

from this past week to the back table.3. Pick up one blank response log. (orange)

4. Todays, due at the end of the period, response log should on President Obama’s speech last night on immigration reform. 5. NO response logs are assigned as

homework for next week.


Choose a topic:1. Religion2. Abortion/Reproductive Rights3. Gay/Same Sex Marriage4. Immigration5. Guns6. Campaign Finance7. Civil Rights/Discrimination (race,

gender, age)8. War on Terrorism

Recent Supreme Court Decisions

(since 2000)


1. Find three news articles about three different cases related to your selected Supreme Court topic. (3 total)

2. Write down the source information of each article. (title, news organization, date, and URL)

3. Write a brief summary of each article. (key information about each case and decision)

4. Print the article you think is especially interesting or important.

Recent Supreme Court Decisions

(since 2000)

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Interesting Fact?: • The act of snapping one's fingers is called a "fillip.“The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 24

TEST REVIEW and BONUS STUDY GUIDE

Today we will use “Jeopardy” to review for tomorrows test.BONUS STUDY GUIDE – You will receive 10 bonus points on tomorrows test if you make a study guide that includes:• 20 questions and answers from todays Jeopardy

review.• 10 amendments and the rights they protect that

you find difficult• 10 previous government terms that you find

difficult.You will not be able to use this study guide during the test but should be helpful in your preparation.

Judiciary Jeopardy

• To play go here: jeopardylabs.com/play/citizenship-and-the-judiciary

• to edit this template, go to jeopardylabs.com/edit/citizenship-and-the-judiciary

• Password Goofyjudicial

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/citizenship-and-the-judiciary

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/citizenship-and-the-judiciary

https://jeopardylabs.com/edit/citizenship-and-the-judiciary

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Interesting Fact?: • 96% of the U.S. population lives within 20 miles

of a Walmart. The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 25


1. Pass forward your “Bonus” Study Guide.

2. Clear your desk except for a #2 pencil.

3. Write your name and period4. The Subject is:

Supreme Court Test

When you have completed the test turn it and the answer over on your desk and you can work on other assignments but DO NOT communicate with other people. DO NOT get out your cellphone.

Multiple ChoiceTest

Turn off and put away your cell

phone and headphones.

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How has the Supreme Court affected our

rights?

Interesting Fact?: • A lemon contains more sugar than a strawberry.The Word:INTEGRITY – Consistently following moral and ethical principles, soundness of character, honesty

Nov 26

Documents

How does the Supreme Court fulfill American ideals? If you are presenting a current event today (POTUS, LOTUS, SCOTUS, NOTUS, OR NITUS) please come and