Crash Course
Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig Benzine is going to dive into the factors that influence judicial decisions. As you may have noticed, the Supreme Court recently handed down some pretty big decisions on same-sex marriage (in Obergefell v Hodges) and the...
Crash Course
Supreme Court of the United States Procedures: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine talks about what happens when a case makes it to the Supreme Court of the United States (or the SCOTUS). We're going to focus on court procedure today. We talk about how to petition to get your case heard, how...
TED Talks
TED: The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next | Kathryn Kolbert
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people's right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert. In this electrifying call to...
Curated Video
Sandra Day O'Connor for Kids | Bedtime History
With the recent passing of Sandra Day O'Connor, we wanted to celebrate her life by releasing this episode. Sandra was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and served from 1981 to 2006. Join us as we learn about her...
Wonderscape
The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy
This video explains how Supreme Court justices are nominated and confirmed, covering the role of the President, Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate. It also discusses lifetime appointments and the process for filling vacancies,...
Wonderscape
How the Supreme Court Makes and Announces Its Decisions
This video explains the process by which the U.S. Supreme Court makes its decisions, including the review of briefs, oral arguments, and private conferences. Learn how the justices reach a majority opinion and the role of dissenting and...
Wonderscape
How Cases Reach the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explains the process by which cases are selected and heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, including the role of appeals, writs of certiorari, and the rule of four. It also covers the types of cases that originate directly in the...
Wonderscape
The Early History of the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...
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
How the Supreme Court Selects and Decides Cases
Learn how a case gets heard by the Supreme Court, starting with the Rule of Four, where four justices must agree to review a case. Discover the process of oral arguments, written briefs, and how the Court announces its decisions through...
Wonderscape
The Role of the Supreme Court
Discover the critical role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and determining the legality of laws through judicial review. Learn how Supreme Court justices are appointed, how they review cases, and how their decisions...
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...
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...
Curated Video
Separation of Powers
The U.S. federal government consists of three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each one has a distinct role, ensuring a balance of power that protects the institution.
Mr. Beat
Is the Death Penalty Illegal?!? | Gregg v. Georgia
In episode 62 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court determines the death penalty is unconstitutional, but then later says it actually kind of is.
Mr. Beat
When Abortion Became Legal | Roe v. Wade
In the first episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat explains one of the most controversial cases in American history- Roe v. Wade. A young woman named Norma McCorvey was single, pregnant, and scared about her future. She wanted an...
Mr. Beat
Do You Have the Right to Remain Silent? | Salinas v. Texas
In episode 33 of Supreme Court Briefs, police question a dude named Salinas about a murder, and they claim his silence made him seem guilty. He claims "the right to remain silent."
Cerebellum
The Judicial Branch Of Government - The Supreme Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. This video discusses the Supreme Court Justices and how they handled the role. The video...
Religion for Breakfast
Ceremonial Deism: The Religion of the Supreme Court
In this episode we examine the topic: Ceremonial Deism: The Religion of the Supreme Court
Mr. Beat
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
Germany The 1930s The Nazis arrest thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses across the country who refuse to salute the Nazi flag. Why didn't they salute the Nazi flag? Well, for starters, it's against their religion to salute a flag, as they...
TLDR News
Supreme Court's Prorogation Ruling Explained (Podcast) - Brexit Explained
FAIR WARNING: The majority of this video is Zac and Ben from Team TLDR discussing the supreme court's ruling in a podcast style. We know some people aren't into these videos, and that's completely fair enough. However, given current...
The Wall Street Journal
Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court’s Legacy Today
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the unique dynamics and evolution of the court over time, the decision-making process and his legacy with Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Matt Murray.
Religion for Breakfast
The American Flag is a Religious Symbol
Is a secular ritual comparable to a religious ritual? Can we equate national symbols like flags and parades to religious symbols? This video argues: "yes." The American flag functions like a sacred symbol in American public life. The NFL...
TLDR News
Will the Supreme Court Limit Abortion Access? The Mississippi Case Explained - TLDR News
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