Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Supreme Court Justices on the Rule of Law

Clip: Role of the Judiciary

Clip: Role of the Judiciary

Description

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justices Anthony Kennedy and Stephen G. Breyer discuss the role of the judiciary in promoting the Rule of Law.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • According to Justice Kennedy, what are the three parts of the concept of "rule of law?"
  • Give an example of a recent event that highlights the importance of the rule of law.
  • How does the rule of law allow for changes in the definition of human rights?
  • What concept does Justice Breyer rank as most important when teaching the Constitution and rule of law? Do you agree?
  • What other concept does Justice Breyer consider vital to the rule of law? Why?

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Rule Of Law

    Topics

    Constitutional FoundationJudicial Branch

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School