A Conversation with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on the Origin, Nature, and Importance of the Supreme Court
The establishment of a federal judiciary was a top priority for this nation’s founding fathers. In December 2006, Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. and a group of high school students participated in a conversation about the high court — from its history and evolution to the methods Justices use in selecting and hearing cases, to the role of an independent judiciary and other issues crucial to a healthy democracy today. Length: 37 minutes
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