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Let's Talk About Independence

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Learning Objectives

  • Define judicial independence
  • Identify how the Constitution maintains judicial independence
  • Explain the importance of a independent judiciary
From how judges are selected to their job security, the Constitution put in place interesting protections to ensure that our third branch of government could rule impartially. In this WebQuest, students explore what it means to have an independent judiciary.
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From how judges are selected to their job security, the Constitution put in place interesting protections to ensure that our third branch of government could rule impartially. In this WebQuest, students explore what it means to have an independent judiciary.

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