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Our Constitution : A Conversation

Additional authors: O'Connor, Sandra Day, -- 1930- | Breyer, Stephen G., -- 1938- | Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands.
Published by : Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, ([Philadelphia?] :) Physical details: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s): United States. | Constitutional law -- United States. | Federal government -- United States. | United States -- Politics and Government
Year: 2005
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Videos/Films 342.7302 Our (Browse shelf) Available Gift 88225

"Sunnylands seminars: The judicial branch"--Container.

Introduction -- Teaching the Constitution -- Why have a Constitution? -- Helping to solve problems -- The power of precedent -- Moral values/decision-making -- Separation of powers -- Relevance today -- Federalism -- Individual liberty vs. security -- Most influential cases -- Court decision-making -- Conclusion.

Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O'Connor.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Stephen G. Breyer spoke with several Philadelphia area high school students in June 2005 in Washington, D.C. The students and justices discussed the significance of the judiciary and the ways that independence is protected by the Constitution.