What is the structure of the federal court system in the United States? 

How does the Founding principle of the rule of law affect the daily lives of citizens?

What role does the Supreme Court play in the United States constitutional order?

What role does the Supreme Court play in the United States constitutional order?

A discussion guide that helps students analyze landmark Supreme Court cases, distinguishing between constitutional reasoning and personal opinions.

A student handout that details the responsibilities of the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.

An infographic outlining the structure and jurisdiction of the three levels of federal courts: District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.

The text of Lincoln's speech and corresponding analysis questions.

Explore the role of judicial review and precedent in Supreme Court decisions and analyze cases to understand how the Court maintains consistency.

A student handout that helps students articulate the main arguments and implications of the decisions in nine Landmark Supreme Court Cases.

The text of Federalist 78 and corresponding analysis questions.

Help students define and understand judicial review by analyzing Federalist #78, Article III of the Constitution, and the Marbury v. Madison (1803) decision.

The text of Article III of the U.S. Constitution and corresponding comprehension questions.

Compares two Supreme Court cases through the lens of judicial review and a single founding principle.

A judging and deductive reasoning game that explores the concept of analyzing a case and reapplying it elsewhere.

Narrative content that explores four eras of the Supreme Court: The Marshall Court, the Taney Court, The Warren Court, and the Modern Courts.

Explore the limits, powers, and expansion of the Court's interpretations over the course of U.S. history.