It is a good day for notes on the federal courts. Power point today.
New Lanahan assignment.
Read # 43 (page 291), Storm Center, and answer the following.
At times, some people say that the courts may be the most powerful of the three branches since it can make definitive rulings that the other branches must abide by. Though others may point out that the courts have a tenuous hold on power at best. Explain the strength (as compared to the other branches) of the courts using the above article as it relates to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Explain the ways that the court is limited in its power as compared to the other branches of government.
Due Thursday, April 14th. 15 points