Warm-up:
Imagine that a tree fell during Hurricane Sandy and it destroyed the fence between your house and your neighbor's house. Your families end up fighting over who owns the tree, and is therefore responsible for cleaning up the mess. Finally, the neighbor asks, "What are you trying to do, make a federal case of it?" Have you ever heard that expression? Explain what you think it means.
Objective:
SWBAT explain the role of the Supreme Court in our Federal System of Government.