Role of the Supreme Court

Duration: 22

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Republic Steel Corporation

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents Dr. David Fellman, professor of political science, University of Wisconsin, as he discusses organization, jurisdiction, and procedures of the Supreme Court. Presents the role of the Court as primarily that of interpreting the Constitution. Describes the organization of the Supreme Court and outlines measures guaranteeing its independence. Distinguished between original and appellate jurisdiction and presents examples of each. Indicates that the Court determines its own calendar and outlines the procedure followed in cases considered by the Supreme Court.

Complete Record: Presents Dr. David Fellman, professor of political science, University of Wisconsin, as he discusses organization, jurisdiction, and procedures of the Supreme Court. Presents the role of the Court as primarily that of interpreting the Constitution. Describes the organization of the Supreme Court and outlines measures guaranteeing its independence. Distinguished between original and appellate jurisdiction and presents examples of each. Indicates that the Court determines its own calendar and outlines the procedure followed in cases considered by the Supreme Court., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.