American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)Chapter 14:
The JudiciaryLearning ObjectivesHaving studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the judicial branch.
- Distinguish how courts interpret statutory and common law.
- Explain the structure of the court system.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the federal judicial selection process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Supreme Court's judicial process.
- Explain the role of the Court in the creation of public policy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the checks and balances on the courts.
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