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2020 AP Government Prep Episode #5 | The Judicial Branch

Description

In this episode, we'll be covering the structure and role of the court system, how the Supreme Court comes to decisions, and the role of majority and dissenting opinions.

Duration	52 min
Founding Principle	Due Process, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers
Grade Level	9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	The Founding, 1780s
Topic	Bill of Rights, Constitution, Citizenship, Separation of Powers, Supreme Court
Virtues	Civil Discourse