Federal Government
Virginia SOL GOVT.9
Describe the scope and limits of the powers of the federal judiciary.
What students need to be able to do
- Describe the organization, jurisdiction, and proceedings of federal courts.
- Explain how the Marshall Court established the Supreme Court as an independent branch in Marbury v. Madison.
- Describe how the Supreme Court decides cases.
- Compare the philosophy of originalism, judicial pragmatism, judicial activism, and judicial restraint.