The American experiment began with the Declaration of Independence and led to the creation of the federal judiciary, one of the country’s greatest experiments. Trace the evolution of the courts from their English roots to their formal establishment in the Constitution. Explore how the Supreme Court, lacking the power of the purse or military, derives its authority from its ability to connect with the people of the US and protect democracy. Examine creation of the federal judiciary and the power of the Marshall Court, the court’s evolution through the New Deal, the Vinson court, the Warren court’s “rights revolution,” and the role of today’s US Supreme Court. Click here for a promo video.
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