The study of several post-9/11 Supreme Court cases will launch a spirited student debate on the separation of powers and our constitutional system of checks and balances.

The upcoming midterm elections offer a prime opportunity to study the effects of money and politics following the recent Supreme Court campaign finance decision.

When students study the issue of reporter's privilege they will understand why the courts and legislatures still struggle to define this protection, more than 150 years after the first American reporter was jailed for refusing to reveal a source.

A study of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act can fuel a stimulating classroom discussion on the civil rights movement and its legacy.

What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College is a body of people appointed by each U.S. state and the District of Columbia, who elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state and the District of Columbia select electors to be the authorized participants in each presidential election. The electors cast electoral votes after the general election and officially elect the president and vice president.  

Students get a valuable opportunity to debate the significance and purpose of Miranda rights by examining the Supreme Court case that led to the warning that police routinely issue.

The new Supreme Court term will involve many high-profile cases for exploration with students that deal with major issues like immigration, gun control, LGBTQ rights, and the financial future of Puerto Rico.

The recent Supreme Court term was marked by historic rulings, and the upcoming term also promises to address many contentious cases.

As the Supreme Court considers whether Guantanamo prisoners have the right to habeas corpus, this article and activity will clarify for students the writ's origins, its development, and current points of controversy.

In the new Supreme Court term, the justices will delve into issues that are fundamental to American democracy: voting, marriage equality, religious freedom and immigration.