Ch 13 - Federal Courts - Class 4

1. How does a case reach the Supreme Court, and how does it hear/decide the case?
2. What is the relationship between federal courts and state courts?

3. How has the appointment and confirmation process for federal judges evolved over time?

(Compare to this picture of 2010 Supreme Court)

1. Film Analysis: Simple Justice (EQ #1)
• How does this film help us understand the process of a SC case?
• Is there segregation within SF schools? 
• San Francisco Unified School District
• San Francisco Demographics
• New York City Schools
• What did we hear from Tim Wise at SI about racism today?
2. Case Study: Florida v. US Dept of Health and Human Services (EQ #1)
• What did the Affordable Care Act reach the Supreme Court?
• Petitioner State of Florida, et al. v. Respondent United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.
• Writ of Certiori Petition (example)
• Petitioner/Respondent Briefs (example) or Amicus Curiae Briefs (Example)
• Oral Arguments (picture & example)
• Conference (picture)
• Majority/Concurring/Dissenting Opinions (example)
3. Summarize: Federal & State Courts (EQ #2)
• What are the structures of the federal courts and the state courts?
• Website: Federal Courts & Map
• Website: CA State Courts
• How does a case reach the Supreme Court?
• Diagram: Paths to SCOTUS