The objective of this series is to clarify the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the other branches and levels of government in the U.S. by dramatizing some of the major precedents established by Chief Justice John Marshall. To a large extent, it is through his incisive interpretation of the powers—and limitations—of the Court in the landmark cases highlighted in this series, that the Supreme Court has been able to maintain the relevance of the Constitution over the last two hundred years and more. Introduced by retired Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, narrated by E. G. Marshall. 6-part series, 30 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Marbury v. Madison | McCulloch v. Maryland | Gibbons v. Ogden | United States v. Aaron Burr: The Trial of Aaron Burr, part 1 | The Trial of Aaron Burr, part 2 | The Trial of Aaron Burr, part 3

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		Marbury v. Madison Who determines what the Constitution means: the Supreme Court, Congress, or the President? This 1803 case established the judiciary's authority to interpret the Constitution. Marshall's insistence on the principle of "judicial review" of acts of Cong...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		McCulloch v. Maryland How has the Supreme Court reinforced the Constitution's requirement for a strong federal government? Can the states interfere with or tax the legitimate activities of the federal government? This unpopular decision dealt a blow to states' rights by r...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		Gibbons v. Ogden Does the Constitution give the states or Congress the right to regulate commerce? In 1818, a steamboat was ordered to leave New York waters because it had no license to operate within the state. In this case, the Marshall court ruled that the federal...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Asset Forfeiture Laws The concept of presumed innocence is fundamental to American justice, but this program shows how private property in Tennessee was seized on suspicion of illegal activity. Without pressing criminal charges, the case is brought in civil court and the ...(more details)		DVD $169.95
		Legal Action: He Said, She Said Many of the 20,000 cases handled each year by San Francisco's Hall of Justice involve victims of rape or domestic disputes who know their attacker, be it a spouse or a mere acquaintance. This provocative program vividly illustrates a criminal justice...(more details)		DVD $149.95

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