Introduction
The Supreme Court is the highest court in America. This Webquest will allow you the opportunity to learn more about the Court itself, both historically and currently.
Task
The Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. is where the Supreme Court has been meeting since 1935. Look at the locations where the court met before that time.
Meeting Sites of the Court (supremecourt.gov)
The architectural design and ornamentation of the building is actually representative of its role in government in many ways.
Building Features (supremecourt.gov)
The process of work in the Supreme Court is different from any other court in the United States.
supremecourt.gov/about/courtatwork.aspx
The Court and Constitutional Interpretation - Supreme Court of the United States
The Court and Its Procedures - Supreme Court of the United States
The Court also has some unique traditions.
The Court and Its Traditions - Supreme Court of the United States
The current makeup of the Court includes these Justices.
Justices listen to oral argument of the cases before them.
Oral Arguments - Supreme Court of the United States
Visitor’s Guide to Oral Argument (supremecourt.gov)
The Supreme Court decides constitutional issues by delivering opinions. Here is the process and how to find recent opinions.
Opinions - Supreme Court of the United States
Opinions of the Court - 2023 (supremecourt.gov)
How to search the docket:
Docket Search - Supreme Court of the United States
Evaluation
Answer the questions in your coursebook about this Supreme Court Webquest.