IllinoisCivics.org- Understanding How the Government Works

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Play, download and edit the free video IllinoisCivics.org- Understanding How the Government Works: Judicial Review with Dr. Steven D. Schwinn.

Judicial review is the power of courts to decide the validity of acts of the legislative and executive branches of government. The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention judicial review, but it is a constitutional concept that shapes our republic. This webinar will explore the current application of judicial review and deliberations over this power of the courts. Participants will be connected to free resources to enhance their classroom practice aligned to the Illinois Social Science standards and civics mandate.

Steven D. Schwinn is a professor of law at the University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall Law School, where he teaches constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and human rights. In addition to teaching, Steve edits the American Constitution Society Annual Supreme Court Review and co-edits the Constitutional Law Professor Blog. Steve’s writings have appeared in a variety of law journals and popular media, including the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, The Progressive, and SCOTUSblog. He regularly writes for the ABA Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases. He comments frequently in the media and participates regularly in a variety of civics education programs.

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