American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 14: The Judiciary

Learning Objectives

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the judicial branch.
2. Distinguish how courts interpret statutory and common law.
3. Explain the structure of the court system.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the federal judicial selection process.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the Supreme Court's judicial process.
6. Explain the role of the Court in the creation of public policy.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the checks and balances on the courts.