The Supreme Court – WA Courts

The Washington State Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. It provides the final interpretation of state law. Learn from Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, Debra Stephens, as she explains how the court works, the importance of judicial precedents, and the other critical roles the Supreme Court plays in Washington. #judicialbranch #supremecourt #precedent #courts #wacourts Comprehension/Discussion Questions: How many justices are on the Supreme Court? What types of cases do they have the final say on? What is the difference between discretionary review and direct review? Why does the Supreme Court exercise discretionary review? What is the value of oral argument? How does the Supreme Court decide on who will write the opinion? What types of opinions can be written? What three items can the Supreme Court interpret? What is precedent? How can precedent be overturned? In addition to deciding cases, what other important things does the Supreme Court do? What has Washington State been a leader on when it comes to the justice system? Why is this important? Why should the courts be critical of their own policies? LESSON PLAN: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GhXfZLwyDTKexFMcluUIm4-43-LyDfojuoUabOWfw30/edit?usp=sharing 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained WA Courts: The Supreme Court
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The Washington State Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. It provides the final interpretation of state law. Learn from Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, Debra Stephens, as she explains how the court works, the importance of judicial precedents, and the other critical roles the Supreme Court plays in Washington.

Essential Questions:

  • How do Supreme Court decisions develop case law? 
  • To what extent does the Washington Constitution extend more privacy rights than the Federal Constitution? 
  • What is a judicial precedent?

Objectives:

  1. Understand the duties and responsibilities of the Washington State Supreme Court
  2. Understand the role of precedent in Washington state law
  3. Explain the results of three landmark privacy cases in Washington State
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