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Oyez. Oyez. Oyez.: Supreme Court Resource
features abstracts and other materials on Constitutional law cases decided by the United States Supreme Court. Visitors can learn about the Court, search case law, listen to recordings... (Northwestern University, supported by National Endowment for the Humanities) |
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Supreme Court of the United States
provides information on the High Court's docket, calendar and schedule, opinions and orders, and visitation schedule. It offers advice on how to file a case with the court, court... (U.S. Courts) |
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Interactive Constitution
lets you search the Constitution and find relevant passages and explanations. Discover how the Constitution relates to more than 300 topics, from civil rights to school prayer... (National Constitution Center) |
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The American Jury: Bulwark of Democracy
is designed to help students, teachers, and citizens understand the American jury system and its role in American legal, social, and political life. It features lessons, information... (Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, supported by National Endowment for the Humanities) |
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Federal Court Concepts
introduces students to the U.S. federal court system. It describes the structure of the federal courts, the kinds of cases that federal courts hear, the Supreme Court, and how federal... (CATEA, supported by Department of Education) |
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The Great Chief Justice at Home
offers photos of John Marshall's residence in Richmond, Virginia. This website also describes how Marshall, who wrote 519 opinions in his 34 years as chief justice (1801-1835)... (National Park Service, Teaching with Historic Places) |
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United States v. Thomas Cooper: A Violation of the Sedition Law
presents facsimiles of 8 printed and hand-written documents surrounding the case of Thomas Cooper, a lawyer and newspaper editor in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, who was indicted, prosecuted... (National Archives and Records Administration) |
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Fugitive from Labor Cases: Henry Garnett and Moses Honner
encourages students to analyze historic documents related to two fugitive slave cases and determine the impact events of the period 1850 to 1860 had on them. The Henry Garnett and... (National Archives and Records Administration) |
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Federal Judicial Center
is the education and research agency for the federal courts. Learn about the federal court system - how the various courts work, are organized, and fit into the U.S. system of... (Federal Judicial Center) |
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National Criminal Justice Reference Service
provides information and statistics on drugs and crime, law enforcement, juvenile justice, school safety, courts, and other topics related to criminal justice... (Department of Justice) |
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Constitutional Issues: Watergate and the Constitution
examines Constitutional issues surrounding the resignation of President Nixon and looks at the specific question: Should the Watergate Special Prosecutor seek an indictment of the... (National Archives and Records Administration) |
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Courts to Classes
helps students learn about the federal court system. Teachers can use the site to connect court-related issues to students' everyday lives. Visitors can learn about the "Open Doors of... (U.S. Courts) |
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Inside the Courtroom: The Role of the Federal Prosecutor
tells how prosecutors are appointed and explains how they carry out their duties.It features a case history, a glossary of legal terms, and descriptions of the duties of other federal... (Department of Justice) |
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