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Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court Research Project Image of a tiny apple.
 
NAME: Debra Kay Logan
SCHOOL: Mount Gilead High School
WORKSHOP LOCATION: Columbus
TITLE OF COMPANION CONTENT PATHFINDER: Supreme Court Research Project
GRADE LEVEL(S) 12
CURRICULUM/SUBJECT AREA: Social Studies/American Government
SPECIFIC TOPIC: Supreme Court
This pathfinder starts with links to Overview, Legal Terms, and Background Information. Use these links to understand Supreme Court history and operations. To locate information about specific cases, use the sections on Case Resources and Justices. The Related Topics section of the pathfinder has information that looks at issues rights that have come under Supreme Court scrutiny. Do not forget to use the Dewey numbers and subject headings to further search for additional information.

Overview, Legal Terms, and Background Information

Image of a tiny apple. Ben's Guide (9-12): Branches of Government -- Judicial Branch -- The Supreme Court
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/scourt.html
For a short explanation of the U.S. Supreme Court, visit Ben's Guide. Follow the links at the bottom of the page for additional information.

Image of a tiny stack of books. The Bill of Rights
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This Opposing Viewpoints book looks at both sides of Bill of Rights issues along with historical information.

Image of a tiny stack of books. The Bill of Rights: A History in Documents
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Historical documents are used to show the historical role of and perspectives on the Bill of Rights. The role of the Supreme Court is included.

Image of a tiny apple. Constitution of the United States
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/constitution/index.html
The Constitution is the primary law of the United States. It defines citizens' basic rights and provides for three branches of Federal government, including the Judicial Branch.

Image of a tiny apple. CourtTV Law Center: Legal Terms
http://www.courttv.com/archive/legalterms/glossary.html
Look up legal terms on this Web site for easy to understand explanations.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Crime, Justice, and Punishment: Defense Lawyers
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What do defense lawyers do? What is their role in court cases? This and other information about defense lawyers can be found in these books.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Crime, Justice, and Punishment: Judges and Sentencing
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Sentencing is emphasized in this book that looks at the sentencing process and history.

Image of a tiny apple. Judicial Power - The Oxford Guide to the United States Government
http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t89.e474
Check out an explanation of judicial branch's power.

Image of a tiny apple. "Rules of the Supreme Court" - The Oxford Guide to the United States Government.
http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t89.e474
How does the Supreme Court operate? They have a set of rules and this Web site has some background information about the rules.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court - The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t86.e1356
Here is a short description of the Supreme Court.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court of the United States
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
This is the official Web site of the Supreme Court. Follow the links from this page to find out Supreme Court background, workings, and rules. Other sections include information on how to handle cases.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court of the United States - EncyclopC&dia Britannica
http://school.eb.com/eb/article?eu=72255
Provides a simple overview of the Supreme Court.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court Opinions Usually Reflect Society Rather than Direct It (The Philadelphia Inquirer Jun 27, 2003.)
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=2W73082716523&db=nfh
Author James M. O'Neill looks at how the Supreme Court's decisions have changed with "the times."
Case Resources

Image of a tiny apple. Court Cases Menu: Supreme Court Hallmarks
http://library.thinkquest.org/11572/cc/
Brief overviews that get to "the heart of the issue" for selected cases can be found on this Web page.

Image of a tiny apple. FedWorld.gov: Search and View Full Text of Supreme Court Decisions Issued between 1937 and 1975
http://www.fedworld.gov/supcourt/
Provides access to the full text of decisions from 1937-1975.

Image of a tiny apple. FindLaw: Cases and Codes: Supreme Court Opinions
http://www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html
Search this site for detailed opinions. Includes cases starting in 1893 through the present day.

Image of a tiny apple. Full Text of Supreme Court Cases
http://www.tourolaw.edu/patch/SupremeCourtCases.html
Look here for the complete text of selected cases. Touro also has summaries available:
Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court Cases (Summary)
http://www.tourolaw.edu/patch/CaseSummary.html

Image of a tiny stack of books. Great American Trials
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Major Supreme Court cases along with other notable and sensational cases are discussed in this book.

Image of a tiny apple. Important and Historic Supreme Court Decisions
http://www.truthinaction.net/flag/courtdec.htm
Lists historic decisions and provides links to either Findlaw or Oyez for each case.

Image of a tiny apple. Landmark Supreme Court Cases
http://www.landmarkcases.org/
Selected Supreme Court cases and concepts are featured on this teacher site. Don't miss the excellent information even if you are NOT a teacher.

Image of a tiny apple. Oyez: U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia
http://www.oyez.org/oyez/frontpage
From the justices involved to the conclusion of a case, Oyez gives fact-filled overviews of Supreme Court cases.

Image of a tiny apple. Search the Opinions of the US Supreme Court
http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/search/search.html
Cornell Law Schools site allows you to search US Supreme Court opinions.

Image of a tiny apple. Selected Landmark Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1803-2002 (World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2004, p556.)
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=12117951&db=aph%20
Look here for a list of important U. S. Supreme Court decisions with short summaries.

Image of a tiny apple. Significant United States Supreme Court Cases
http://www.whc.net/irish/government/ap/cases.htm
Brief summaries accompany links to extensive information.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court Decisions (1937-1975)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/supcrt/
Here is the Government Printing Office's tool to help people find Supreme Court decisions.

Image of a tiny apple. Supreme Court Cases for AP Review
http://www.mury.k12.ut.us/mhs/apus/handouts/supremecourtcases.htm
What is a case about? Here are one or two line explanations for selected major cases.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Supreme Court Drama: Cases that Changed America
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Looks at the significance of cases and the issues involved and gives additional readings.

Image of a tiny apple. UEHS Library- AP U.S. History/Government - Supreme Court Cases Project - (Varcoe - 2003-2004)
http://www.uetigers.stier.org/library/varcoeapsupremecourtcases.html
Short explanations about important cases are given along with links to more information. This site starts with links to more general information about the Supreme Court.
Justices

Image of a tiny apple. Encyclopedia of USA History: Supreme Court Judges
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAjudges.htm
Link to biographical information about selected Supreme Court justices from this Web page.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Supreme Court Justices: A Biographical Dictionary
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Read about the personal and professional lives of justices along with their most important work on the Supreme Court.
Related Topics

Image of a tiny stack of books. The Fourteenth Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law
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Includes information on how legal cases impact the Fourteenth Amendment.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Should there be Limits to Free Speech?
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Both sides of free speech issues are looked at in this book. Many of the issues have been looked at in Supreme Court Cases.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Student's Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Civil Rights
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The Supreme Court rulings have a significant impact on civil rights legislation.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Student's Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Social Security and Welfare
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Supreme Court decisions influence the interpretation and implementation of social security and welfare laws.

Image of a tiny stack of books. Student's Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Youth
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Includes information about the impact of Supreme Court decisions on laws relating to youth.
Image of a tiny apple. Dewey Numbers
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Image of a tiny apple. Subject Headings
Civil rights.
Civil rights--United States--History.
Constitutional Amendments--United States.
Constitutional Law--United States--Cases.
Criminal Procedure-United States.
Lawyers.
Supreme Court Cases.
Trials--United States.
United States. Constitution (1st-10th Amendments).
United States--Supreme Court.

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