Factors Affecting Supreme Court Decision to Hear a Case
3:29
Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: Federal Judge addresses how the Supreme Court decides on hearing a case that goes against an earlier ruling.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Law-1**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Prior to viewing the video, have students answer the question posed and then view the video to compare their answer to the expert’s.
- Use the video as part of a unit focused on the right to an attorney. What is student response to Judge Autrey’s analysis of why the Court might have chosen to hear Gideon’s case?
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
