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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 3 of the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Article 3 of the US Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch (the system of courts and judges), judicial powers, and the crime of treason.
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Other

New Talk: What Is the Role of the Courts in Making Social Policy?

For Students 9th - 10th
New Talk provides an online forum where non partisan experts in their field can discuss relevant domestic issues of today. This discussion focuses on the role of courts in setting social policy and how judges should be selected.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Iii: Organizations of Court, Tenure, & Compensation

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers Article III, Section 1, which focuses on the judicial branch of the United States government.
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Northern Illinois University

Tagalog: Philippine Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an exhaustive look at the government of the Philippines with brief biographies of the presidents, descriptions of the branches of government, and a diagram of the court system.
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Other

Canadian Legal Fa Qs: Charter of Rights and Freedoms Fa Qs

For Students 9th - 10th
By answering some important questions about the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the court system, this resource gives insight to the multiple ways the Charter impacts Canadians and the role the Supreme Court has in...
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Federal Judicial Center: Inside the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive looks at how the Federal Courts operate including what the Federal Courts do, how they are organized, how cases move through the courts, who does what, the governance and administration, the interaction between the...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Federal Judiciary of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia entry on the Federal government of the United States gives detailed information on each aspect of the judiciary branch.
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Anderson Kill: Jensen v. the White Star

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher directed lesson in the U.S. legal system through a mock trial based on events from the Titanic. Students will find much information about the Titanic while also exploring the American Judicial Process.
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Unt: Deciding to Decide, the Law and Politics Book Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative review of "Deciding to Decide: Agenda Setting in the United States Supreme Court" by H.W. Perry, Jr. describes the process of Supreme Court case selection.
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Other

Parliament of Canada: The Rule of Law and the Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Late Canadian Senator Eugene A. Forsey left a public legacy to all Canadians including this website hosted by the Parliament of Canada. In this article, he introduces important legal principles that underpin the Canadian court system,...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Albania: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise look at the governmental structure of Albania including its legislature, executive branch,and judicial structure. You can also find a chart showing the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from...
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Other

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Includes links to downloadable forms.
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Other

United States Tax Court

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Tax Court. Includes links to downloadable forms.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Kuwait from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Other

Constitutional Court or Spain: Tribunal Constitucional

For Students 9th - 10th
The Constitutional Tribunal is a part of the Judicial Branch of the government. This Tribunal oversees that the political leaders and the laws uphold the Constitution of Bolivia. The website provides brief information about the number of...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Iv: Penal Judgments: Types Entitled to Recognition

For Students 9th - 10th
Refers to Section I of Article IV that ascertains that judicial systems of states or countries are not responsible for enforcing the laws of another state or country.
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iCivics

I Civics: Judges: Playing Fair

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson examines the role of fair and impartial courts in American life. Students learn a basic overview of the judiciary branch, including how judges are appointed and held accountable by citizens.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritius: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Mauritius' dynamic and cooperative government whose law is a mixture of French and British law. You can find a list of Mauritius' current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Dominica: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find out about the government of Dominica and its unicameral Parliament system from the information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Gabon and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Barbados: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Barbados which is based on the British parliamentary system. You can find out about the elections, political parties, and branches of government. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Croatia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Croatia's government and its structure. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Eritrea: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the process Eritrea is going through to institute a national government after its independence in 1993. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.