The Court Defines Itself

United States History (Grades 9-12)

Standard 11

Benchmark 6

The Student:

• Knows how shared ideas and values of American political culture are reflected in various sources and documents including the Bill of Rights and landmark decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States

Standard 8

Benchmark 4

The Student:

• Understands the significance of Chief Justice Marshall's decisions on the development of the Supreme Court through Marbury v. Madison

Benchmark 5

• Understands how the stature and significance of the federal judiciary changed during the 1790s and early Nineteenth century, and the influence of the Supreme Court today

Ties to What You Already Teach

This lesson ties into United States Government/Civics when studying:

• Historical perspective of the development of the court
• The role of the court and how it was shaped by the early justices
• How the Supreme Court has influenced American society since its inception