Course Compilation

Near the end of the semester, you will be required to turn in a compilation of materials assigned in this course.  Following is a running list of what should be in your course compilation:

1. A copy of the United States Constitution (including amendments).

2. The case, Marbury V. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803), found at http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/9.htm  

3.  A brief of Marbury v Madison.  Instructions for how to write a student brief can be found at http://www.ilrg.com/students/howtobriefcase.html

 4.  One or two articles you find on your own that discuss Jon Roberts, his background, why he was chosen by President Bush, what his supporters say and what his critics say about him.  Article criteria: from a reputable news source, timely, of sufficient length to be probative of the subject, not an opinion piece.

 5. The Rehnquist Court  at http://www.supremecourthistory.org/02_history/subs_history/02_c.html

6. A biography of your assigned Justice.  Along with a general personal  history, discuss two or three cases the Justice is highly associated with (either they wrote the majority opinion or the dissent).  Include a copy of this biography in your compilation.

 7. Refer to the liberal/conservative description sheet and your score on the on line quiz.  Find your role description, and following its guide, design questions you would like to ask Judge Roberts. 

 8.  Guess the next Supreme Court Nominee Entry sheet.

9.  Opening week assigned case brief.   

10.  Comments on Ms. Miers answers to the Senate Judiciary questionnaire.   

11.  Dred Scott discussion preparation materials.

12.  Plessy v. Ferguson discussion preparation materials.

13.  Korematsu V. United States discussion preparation materials 

14.  One page commentary on our visit to the Supreme Court - style and content up to you, but error free, please.