The Judiciary and the Protection of Rights · Justice & Ethics

Judicial Review and Constitutional Interpretation

Analyzing the power of the courts to strike down laws and the different philosophies of interpretation.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide what the Constitution means in a modern context?
  2. 2Is judicial activism a threat to democracy or a necessary safeguard for rights?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for selecting life-tenured judges?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.4.9-12C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Judiciary and the Protection of Rights
Period: Justice & Ethics

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