The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. The U.S. Supreme Court: The Keepers of the Laws of Our Land is a 28-page book that is reproducible and educational. Your kids will learn:
It is called SCOTUS, America's Highest Judicial Body and the High Court
It has not always been supreme...orderly...in Washington...in a fancy building...diversified...or had nine justices.
The Supreme Court is where you can make a federal case out of things!
The Junior Justice has to fetch the coffee!
The Justices operate on a "good behavior" and can be "out to recess."
In my "opinion," the Supreme Court is one of the most important American institutions. The very nomination of a new Justice (such as Sonia Sotomayor in 2009) commands attention by all citizens.
The Supreme Court can, and has, changed the face and the lives of Americans. Oyez, it is the chief defender of our Constitution. I can tell you this: those Supreme Court Justices aren't just standing around in their "briefs" - they are some busy, hardworking, dedicated, smart folks. Learn all about them!
Below is the Table of Contents
A Word From the
Our Newest Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor
SCOTUS: America's Highest Judicial Body
Supreme Acrostic Puzzle
A Short, Sweet Supreme History
Meet Your Justices! The Six Little Justices and How They Grew!
Jumping Through Hoops to Become a Justice!
Out to Recess!
The Supreme Court Gets a Home!
Casing the Joint!
Supreme Court Decision Determines the Winner of the 2000 Election
So It Is Written, So It Shall Be Done!
United States Court System
Complete the Courts!
Do Make a Federal Case Out of It!
Supreme Trivia!
In Your Opinion!
Visiting the Court
Glossary
Pop Quiz
Answer Key/Resources