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Federal Judiciary: Creation & Organization. Article III & Judiciary Act of 1789 Organization of the Federal Judiciary From “Least Dangerous Branch” to Powerful Political Institution Chief Justice Marshall Judicial Review and Marbury v. Madison Prestige of the Court and Justices
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Federal Judiciary: Creation & Organization • Article III & Judiciary Act of 1789 • Organization of the Federal Judiciary • From “Least Dangerous Branch” to Powerful Political Institution • Chief Justice Marshall • Judicial Review and Marbury v. Madison • Prestige of the Court and Justices • Marble Temple and Institutional Support • Control over Case Selection
Chief Justice John Marshall • Per Curium Opinions • Unanimous Opinions • Collegiality • Judicial Review
Judiciary Inside the Supreme Court Picking Cases (setting the agenda) Oral Arguments (should they be televised?) Opinions Rosenberg: Symbol or Substance Judicial Selection Influences on Selection The Role of the Senate: Advise and Consent The Politics of Appointments & Judicial Filibusters Class Debate: Supreme Court Elections