Role of the Courts

This video originally aired on Thursday, April 21, 2005.

About This Video

Three Supreme Court justices answer questions about what makes democracy work: rule of law, separation of powers, structure of government, and the role of the court.

Discussion Questions

  1. What makes the U.S. a democracy?
  2. What are the three branches of government?
  3. Name some of the rights included in the Bill of Rights. Explain “rule of law.” Why do Supreme Court justices disagree?

Keywords

Amendments, JUDICIAL, Philosophy and Background, Separation of Powers, U.S. CONSTITUTION, U.S. Supreme Court

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Rule of Law
  • Separation of Powers
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • Justice Stephen Breyer
  • Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
    US Supreme Court Justice
  • Tim Russert
    Host of Meet the Press
  • Justice Antonin Scalia
    US Supreme Court Justice