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URSZULA (matcrazy0) AND THE U.S. SUPREME COURT - Washington D.C.
URSZULA (matcrazy0) AND THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
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  • b1bob
  • Updated By b1bob on June 27, 2006
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    U.S. Supreme Court
    by b1bob
    Supreme Court of the United States is highest court in the land or the court of last resort. It's nine justices Roberts (chief), Stevens, Scalia, Kennedy, Souter (pronounced SEW-ter), Thomas, Ginsberg, Breyer, and Alito are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a lifetime appointment assuming "good behaviour". The Supreme Court only hears cases that have real Constitutional importance. Because of that, on any given day, you will find protesters for this cause or that picketing in front of the court building. The interesting thing is, the words Equal Justice Under Law is engraved above the main door. This phrase came from Cass Gilbert, the architect who designed and built the court building. Construction cost $9 million and that one third of this amount was used for the marble. The columns were made of Italian marble brought from Montarrenti. Congress approved the building in 1929 and that it was finished in 1935.

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  • acemj
  • By acemj on August 25, 2002
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    The Supreme Court, the nation's highest court and ultimate symbol of justice.

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    Buckz
  • By Buckz on December 5, 2005
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  • As an institution, this is one of the Fundamental structures of a functioning republic-furthermore the building is impressive, but more impressive were the school tours where the children were learning the concepts of democratic society. While I would not say that democracy is perfect, nor even that America is a perfect example of democracy, I think that taking school children to the capitol buildings and explaining what they are and what they do is the Best example I have seen of supporting and strengthening democracy. Explaining to school children how it should work is vital to preserve and enhance the system. It migfht even encourage them to vote when they get older.

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  • Phone: (202) 479-3000
  • Directions: East of the Capitol on 1st Street NE, between East Capitol Street and Maryland Ave.
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    U.S. Supreme Court: Justice is Served!
    HotRodEtte
  • By HotRodEtte on December 23, 2005
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  • Just seeing this building gave me chills...I have however heard that you can sit in on a trial for 5 minutes to see how things are inside.

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  • Phone: (202) 479-3000
  • Directions: East of the Capitol on 1st Street NE, between East Capitol Street and Maryland Ave.
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    U.S. Supreme Court: My favorite activity in DC is...
    bdwoot
  • By bdwoot on August 25, 2002
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  • My favorite activity in DC is the US Supreme Court, the best free show in town. Show up early, 8 AM at the latest. The wait until it starts at 10 AM seems long, with security being heavy. Once the show starts, you will see a barrister at the height of his career arguing before nine (maybe eight) of the sharpest judges in America. Humor, drama, and suspense, all at no cost to you.

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  • Updated By sverige on August 24, 2002
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    U.S. Supreme Court: stop by the Supreme Court
    Taistealai
  • By Taistealai on August 24, 2002
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  • By lukeburgess on August 25, 2002
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    HotSpotJ
  • Updated By HotSpotJ on June 23, 2005
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    US Supreme Court
    by HotSpotJ
    "As justice in America may be divided between being fair and being righteous, let those two states of being become one virtue as this country is judged by itself, for itself"- HotspotJ

    The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom. -

    Supreme Court Justice DW Orville

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  • Phone: (202) 479-3000
  • Directions: East of the Capitol on 1st Street NE, between East Capitol Street and Maryland Ave.
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