60 Second Civics: Supreme Court Pt. 6: Three Tiered System of National Courts

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...

The trend in recent decades has been for fewer and fewer cases to be accepted for a hearing with the Supreme Court.

Congress exercises power over the Supreme Court in a number of ways, and has even amended the Constitution after an unpopular decision by the Supreme Court.

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the...

Introduces the ways in which the power of the Supreme Court is limited.

Examines self-imposed limits on the power of the Supreme Court.

Presidential power over the Supreme Court and its decisions is examined.

The Supreme Court's powers can be checked by Congress, for example, through its control of the Supreme Court budget or by reintroducing a rejected statute in a different form.

Discusses the functions and role of written opinions of the Supreme Court.

On today's episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's power of judicial review and its jurisdiction.