Street Law
The Challenge of Selecting an Ideal Supreme Court Nominee
Nearly every president has had the opportunity to name a nominee to the United States Supreme Court. But what makes someone an ideal candidate to become a Supreme Court justice? High schoolers test their prior knowledge about the...
iCivics
The Road to Civil Rights
Here is a fantastic resource on the civil rights movement! It includes reading materials and worksheets, and particularly highlights major legislation and the role of the judicial branch in the federal government in addressing the...
The White House
The White House: The Judicial Branch
Learn about the judicial branch of the federal government, how the organization of the federal judiciary is determined, the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court, and features of the judicial process.
The White House
The White House: The Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of the federal government, how it is organized, and the powers and responsibilities of the President, Vice President, the Executive Office of the President, and the departments within the Cabinet.
Other
U.s. Office of Special Counsel: Hatch Act
This comprehensive resource details the provisions of the Hatch Act of 1939 and how this affects the political behavior of government employees.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Federal Judiciary of the United States
This Wikipedia entry on the Federal government of the United States gives detailed information on each aspect of the judiciary branch.
The White House
The White House: Federal Agencies & Commissions
A brief description of federal agencies and commissions with a link to a complete list of them.