Instructional Video2:03
Makematic

The Early Judicial Branch

K - 8th
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.
Instructional Video4:53
Wonderscape

The Establishment of the Judicial Branch

K - 5th
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...
News Clip1:57
Curated Video

How Did The U.S.'s Most Influential Judicial Body Come To Be?

Higher Ed
A 1789 law established the Supreme Court, and while it's been amended, the basic outline of the federal court system has largely survived.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 7: Judiciary Act of 1789

9th - 10th
Ever wonder how the U.S. court system was created? This podcast will explain it. This episode originally aired in May 2012.