This week Craig Benzine takes a first look at the judicial branch. It's pretty easy to forget that the courts, and the laws that come out of them, affect our lives on a daily basis. But how exactly these decisions are made and where each...

Learning the process isn't easy, but understanding the American judicial system will lead you to a deeper understanding of the wishes of our founding fathers.

The U.S. federal government is responsible for looking after the wants and needs of the country as a whole. It may be based in Washington, DC, but its influence is felt right across the nation.

The U.S. Constitution established the Judicial Branch of government, outlining its foundational structure, and over time, its role and responsibilities have evolved through legal precedents and Acts of Congress.

This Video Explains Federal Article III Courts

This video discusses how some states are addressing gerrymandering by using non-political entities for redistricting. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled partisan gerrymandering claims outside the...

This video covers the role of the judicial branch, which interprets the laws of the United States. It explains the structure of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, and discusses how justices are appointed for life to...

Explore the structure of the judicial branch, which consists of three levels of federal courts: district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. Learn how the judicial branch clarifies the laws of the United States and handles...

Discover how the judicial branch of the United States was created following the Revolutionary War. Learn how the Constitution established the Supreme Court and how Congress shaped the structure of the judicial system, including the...

Sitting at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of government, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its landmark rulings have had an enduring impact on American life and law.

In episode 73 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Georgia government borrows money from a dude and never pays it back, which is kind of messed up. What results ultimately leads to the passing of the 11th Amendment and the first major...

Well, kind of. In episode 76 of Supreme Court Briefs, a pedophile and a murderer unwittingly cause Native Americans to gain more rights.

"U.S. Constitution: Article Three" explains the responsibilities of the judicial branch by analyzing Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch explains the responsibilities of the judicial branch by analyzing Article III of the Constitution.

This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...

This Video Explains Federal Article III Courts

We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.

Are you under arrest? Know your rights. Mr. Beat explains the American judicial system with both criminal and civil cases and at the federal and state levels.

The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...

Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for more than two weeks has been released, his family has announced and has spoken to the media upon his return to London.



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Federal courts are scaling back operations as the government shutdown drags on. (Scripps News)

The Biden Administration's mandate for COVID vaccinations by large employers has been put on hold by federal courts as GOP-led states and some businesses push back on the order's legality. Jonathan Adler, a law professor at Case Western...

University of Memphis law professor Steve Mulroy says if Trump were to challenge the election vote count, he would need to go to federal court before a case can be brought to the U.S. Supreme Court, and that it's a 'bit of a stretch' to...

The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to enact nationwide injunctions on President Donald Trump's executive orders, as the justices ruled in a legal fight over Trump's bid to...