We've now reach the last of the three "branches" of government: the Courts (also known as the Judicial branch).

Textbook Reading

Chapter 8 (Parts 8.A though 8.E)

Instructor Notes

Courts and Judges - Lecture Notes

Outside Links

Judicial Selection in the States: An overview (Brennan Center)

Judicial Selection Interactive Map (Brennan Center)

Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Map (National Center for State Courts)

Video Tour of Limited Jurisdiction Courts (National Center for State Courts)

Comparing Federal and State Courts (Administrative Office of the US Courts)

Intermediate Appeals Courts (Ballotpedia)

Gavel-to-Gavel blog (some examples of how state Legislatures try to affect the Courts)

How Old is Too Old to Judge? (NCSC Court Talk podcast - first 11 minutes) - (no transcript)

Unit Assignments

Judiciary Quiz

Levels of General Jurisdiction courts - CS

Appellate Courts - CS

Supreme Court Justice selection - CS