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SSCG13Judicial Branch Operations

Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judicial branch of government.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSCG13.a

    Describe the selection and approval process for federal judges.

  • SSCG13.b

    Explain the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, federal courts and the state courts.

  • SSCG13.c

    Examine how John Marshall established judicial review through his opinion in Marbury v. Madison and relate its impact.

  • SSCG13.d

    Describe how the Supreme Court selects and decides cases.

  • SSCG13.e

    Compare the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint and provide relevant examples (e.g., marriage, 2nd Amendment, death penalty, etc.)

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.