Crash Course
Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics
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...
Wonderscape
The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting
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...
Wonderscape
The Judicial Branch: Understanding the US Court System
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 handle...
Wonderscape
The Structure and Role of the Judicial Branch
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...
Wonderscape
The Establishment of the Judicial Branch
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...
Curated Video
Supreme Court
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.
Mr. Beat
The First Supreme Court Case That Mattered | Chisholm v. Georgia
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 Supreme...
Mr. Beat
Did the United States Give Away Half of Oklahoma? | McGirt v. Oklahoma
Well, kind of. In episode 76 of Supreme Court Briefs, a pedophile and a murderer unwittingly cause Native Americans to gain more rights.
Cerebellum
Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Dred Scott V. Sandford (1857)
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...
Curated Video
The US Constitution
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.
Mr. Beat
The American Court System Explained
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.
Mazz Media
Understanding the Constitution: Judicial Branch
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,...
Bloomberg
SEC Seeks 'Alternative Means' to Serve Papers to Binance CEO CZ
The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal court for permission to use "alternative means" to serve papers to Binance Holding Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, who is, according to the...
Bloomberg
Twitter Says Musk Knew All About the Bots
Twitter says Elon Musk knew all about spam and robot accounts when he agreed to buy the company for $44 billion dollars. Twitter is urging a judge to hold a trial as soon as possible. Bloomberg's Jef Feeley reports on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
TikTok Asks U.S. Court to Intervene Against Trump Ban
Sep.23 -- TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd. asked a federal judge to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing the viral video-sharing network from U.S. app stores. Tom Mackenzie reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
Bloomberg
Bain’s Virgin Australia Revival Faces Growing Legal Opposition
Aug.16 -- Bain Capital’s resurrection of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. is facing mounting legal opposition as creditors from UBS to Deutsche Bank rally behind their own rescue plans. The Federal Court will be hearing the bond holders...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: History of the Federal Courts
The history of the Federal Courts system explained through pictures, video clips, and maps. [14:30]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Should Federal Judges Be Selected?
How should federal judges be selected? We find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 19: Judicial Checks on Power
The courts play a role in checking the power of federal administrative agencies by ensuring that all legal requirements are met, and that Congress is meeting its obligations as well.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Supreme Court Pt. 2: Constitutional Powers
Describes the provisions of Article III of the Constitution as they relate to the federal courts.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: The Role of the Courts
In these five videos, judges explain separation of powers and the roles of the three branches of government as well as landmark cases related to separation of powers. Judges also review the system of checks and balances, and why it's...