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Learning objective 15.1: Describe the structure and powers of the federal judiciary as laid out in the Constitution
Web Link 15.3: ‘It was just awful’: The Clarence Thomas hearings, in the words of those who were there
Description: Quotes involved in the landmark Clarence Thomas hearing for SC
Learning objective 15.2: Summarize John Marshall’s development of judicial review in the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison
Web Link 15.4: Constitution Check: Did the Founders want term limits for Supreme Court Justices?
Description: Using Federalist 78 and the Constitution, were SC justices to be term-limited?
Web Link 15.4: Constitution Check: Did the Founders want term limits for Supreme Court Justices?
Description: Using Federalist 78 and the Constitution, were SC justices to be term-limited?
Learning objective 15.3: Be familiar with the structure of the American legal system and the federal judiciary
Web Link 15.2: Marbury v. Madison
Description: The decision written which established judicial review
Learning objective 15.6
Audio Link 15.1: Audio: A ‘deep dive’ on the Supreme Court
Description: A Recap of the SC's 2016 Judgements