Video: Understanding the Constitution - The Judicial Branch

Summary:

Description: This series takes a close look at the United States Constitution and how it works. Learn how the President leads the United States. This program explains how the President recommends new legislation to the Congress, exercises veto power, the role of the Cabinet, and the responsibilities as Commander in Chief of the military. © 2001 Discovery Education Grades: 3-8   (22 minutes)

Segments:

Introduction: The Origins of the United State's Judicial Branch (01:42)
The Writing of the Constitution: Forming the Judicial Branch (06:17)
Drafting the Constitution of the United States (02:07)
Three Branches of the Federal Government (02:03)
Appointing Judges to the National Court System (02:05)
The Strength of the Judicial Branch (06:33)
Checks and Balances: The Power of Each Branch (00:58)
Shared Power Between the State and Federal Government (00:42)
Marbury v. Madison: The Supreme Court Establishes its Power (02:49)
Judicial Review: The Power to Declare Laws Unconstitutional (02:01)
Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ends School Segregation (03:08)
Conclusion: The Growing Judicial Branch (00:40