History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 24

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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 Judicial Branch.
  • Details on the original courts.
  • A discussion on the evolution of the courts today, foreshadowed by Thomas Jefferson.
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