Supreme Decision

In this tutorial game, you will cast the deciding vote in a mock Supreme Court case. You will hear the background of the case, listen to the oral arguments, and help the final justice make up her mind in order to decide the outcome of the case! After completing this tutorial, you will better understand how judges make decisions, the power of judicial review, and the freedoms and limits contained in the First Amendment.
Resource ID#: 114087 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: https://www.icivics.org/games/supreme-decision

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Supreme Court, judicial review, judicial branch, First Amendment, freedom of speech, tutorial, Bill of Rights
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Educational Game , 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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