Episode 8
What is the Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court is not averse to grabbing headlines. It caused a major recent controversy for overturning Roe v Wade in 2022. The decisions made by the Supreme Court set precedence and define the US legal landscape. However, the small group of justices are comprised of individuals nominated by the President.
In this episode we're going to look at the politics of the Supreme Court - who are the justices and what power do they really have - as we find out... what exactly is the Supreme Court?
Joining from the faculty this week is Dr. Emma Long, Associate Professor of American History and Politics and Head of the Department of American Studies at the University of East Anglia.
Additional Resources:
WEBSITE: The Supreme Court Official Website
WEBSITE: SCOTUSblog
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What Was the Constitutional Convention?
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Is the President Above the Law?
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