This resource presents the text of the case, Dred Scott, Plaintiff v. John F. Sandford, which was presented to the Supreme Court in December, 1856.

Investigators must acquire a search warrant before intitiating a GPS search of a vehicle to track criminals, decided upon by justices, so as not to infringe on the rights of search and seizure stated in the Bill of Rights. This lesson...

Here you will find the primary source text of the case and the opinions of the Supreme Court Justices in the Scott v Sandford case which ultimately ruled on the constitutionality of the Missouri Compromise.

An interesting discussion on Justice Samuel Alito's first day and what his presence on the Supreme Court will mean. Transcript, audio, video, and a link to analysis of the arguments he heard on his first day are included.

This resource presents the text of John Marshall's majority opinion in the Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.

Discusses patient rights in regards to refusing treatment that may save their lives. The Supreme court held that patients have a constitutional right to refuse treatment.

Read the text of the Supreme Court decision, Cohens v. Virginia, which was limited states' rights.

Article presents an overview of the history behind the birth of 'affirmative action'. Includes a discussion of the Supreme Court case of Alan Bakke v. the University of California and student exercises that test comprehension of the topic.

A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...

In the Progressive Era many states passed laws to protect workers and establish decent working conditions. Read the text of Muller v. Oregon, heard before the Supreme Court in 1908, that upheld Oregon's laws as constitutional.

This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice, Anthony M. Kennedy. The site includes links to more Supreme Court information.

October, 2005 article detailing the reasons for the withdrawal of Harriet Miers as a Supreme Court nominee. (October 27, 2005)

This Supreme Court Historical Society webpage contains a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Full court transcript of 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a juvenile, Gerald Gault.

Read all about this Supreme Court case involving Negro voting rights in 1935. Features text of the majority opinion of the court.

This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a photo and brief biography of Justice Antonin Scalia. The site provides links to more Supreme Court information.

Transcript of the infamous Supreme Court decision that established the constitutionality of the principle of "Separate but equal," public facilities for members of different races. This was eventually overturned by the 1954 and 1955...

The city of Pawtucket, R. I., annually erects a Christmas display in a park owned by a nonprofit organization and located in the heart of the city's shopping district. The display includes, in addition to such objects as a Santa Claus...

Discussion of the structure, purpose, powers and Constitutional safeguards of the Federal Court System.

Short biographical sketch of each current member of the US Supreme Court.

Court documents of a case challenging the death penalty as constituting "cruel and unusual punishment" and violating the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Includes link to audio file of oral argument.

This is the court's decision in the Zablocki v Redhail case (1978), concerning the right to marry.

Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts' role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S....

Brief descriptions of several case studies involving decisions by the Supreme Court concerning First Amendment rights, especially freedom of speech.