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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The Supreme Court: A Journey Through Time
The Supreme Court building hasn't always been a big, white, pillared building across the street from the Capitol building. Earlier in this nation's history, it was located in New York and later in Philadelphia before settling down in its present home. See the development of the Supreme Court building from 1810 to the present at this interactive website with great graphics, hosted by CourtTV.
- Brown v. Board of Education Timeline
Think segregation in America is over? The Supreme Court decided in the landmark case Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka (1954) that "separate but equal" had no place in public schools. But 28 years after the case was decided, Linda Brown filed another lawsuit alleging that the Topeka school system was still segregated. Find out about Supreme Court actions taken as late as 1994 to enforce desegregation in schools nationwide.
- Partial Birth Abortion Decision
Ever since the 1972 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, abortion has been an issue that has divided the American people. Read CNN's coverage of the latest Supreme Court decision that affects a woman's right to choose. The piece defines the issue and gives excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions. It also explains the impact of this decision on laws banning partial birth abortion throughout the nation.
- A History of the Supreme Court
Think freshmen only get picked on in high school? The newest Justice of the Supreme Court has to vote last and take handwritten notes on whether or not the Court will hear arguments. How has the form and function of the Supreme Court changed over the centuries? This FindLaw website explains the original appearance and responsibilities of the court, as well as how it has grown into its present form. The duties of the Justices, clerks, and other officials are addressed, as well as the decision making process itself.
- U.S. Supreme Court Plus
Groundbreaking as an institution, rooted in tradition, and governed by strict procedure, the Supreme Court is one of the most historically significant bodies in American government. At this USSCplus website, learn about the history and importance of the highest court in the land. A clickable photograph of the Supreme Court justices leads you to short biographies on each one, as well as a section on the Court building itself.
- Roe v. Wade: 25 Years Later
Nothing so divides the American populace as the issue of abortion rights. CNN tracks both sides of the issue in this presentation marking the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. See how the original case was decided and how it affects women and Washington politics today.
Who is Jane Roe? in 1970, Norma McCorvey was a 21-year-old woman pregnant with her third child and seeking an abortion. Today, she is a staunch antiabortion activist. See what changed her mind.
- FDR's Court Packing Bill
What does a President do when the Supreme Court doesn't agree with his or her policies? Usually, nothing. But Franklin Delano Roosevelt had other ideas. In 1937, the Supreme Court was filled with older, conservative men who struck down a number of New Deal programs. Roosevelt proposed increasing the size of the court to get the programs through — and failed! Read the text and listen to a recording of Roosevelt's fireside chat radio program that introduced the plan to the American people.
The Supreme Court: What Does It Do?
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