Judiciary Act

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 24

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The  development of the Judicial Branch in the Constitutional Convention. Should the Judicial Branch be combined with the Executive Branch? A description of the Judicial Branch in Article III and Federalist Papers. The Judiciary Act of 1789 and Congress’ roll in forming the …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 19

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The life of Roger Sherman, signer of America’s first four founding documents. Sherman lives the typical American life beginning as a cobbler and ending as a national statesman. Sherman’s political and legal career in Connecticut. Sherman’s role in the Continental Congress and in …

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