U.S. Judicial Powers
Published: Sep 8, 2025
Contributor: Michael Rogers
License: CC BY NC SA 4.0 license – Allows revisions and additions but forbids commercial use.
Students explore the power of the judiciary by examining how the U.S. Supreme Court has shaped constitutional interpretation through landmark cases like *Roe v. Wade* and *Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization*. Through individual and group analysis of constitutional amendments and judicial philosophies, students critically evaluate whether courts make laws and how precedent can be overturned. The activity deepens understanding of judicial activism vs. restraint, the right to privacy, and the enduring debate over how the Constitution should be interpreted.