Standard #: SS.912.CG.3.8


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Describe the purpose and function of judicial review in the American constitutional government.


Clarifications


Clarification 1: Students will examine the role of district courts, the courts of appeals and the Supreme Court in the judicial review process.

Clarification 2: Students will explain the relationship between the concept of judicial review and the language of the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution.



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Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.912.CG.3.AP.8 Recognize the purpose and function of judicial review in the American constitutional government.


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Teaching Idea

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Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3

This Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at these grade levels.

Parent Resources

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Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3:

This Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at these grade levels.



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