Leaders in the Judicial Branch
Case Studies
Discussion Questions

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What a Leader Does
1. What are the goals of a Supreme Court Justice, or another member of the judicial branch?

2. In what ways does one who defends and/or amends the Constitution advocate for justice?

3. How do lawyers and judges collaborate? What other professionals, or citizens, might work within the judicial branch in an effort to ensure that justice is served?

4. Are there limits to what members of the judiciary might do in the name of protecting the Constitution?

Who a Leader Is
5. What particular professional and personal qualities are valued in the judicial branch? What about in the Supreme Court?

6. What challenges might a judge or a lawyer encounter when his or her personal views conflict with the rules of the justice system?

7. Can certain personal qualities help (or hinder) a member of the judicial branch in achieving his or her goals?

When and Where a Leader May Emerge
8. How do current events play a part in leadership challenges for members of the judicial branch? To what degree should the Constitution be influenced by social, cultural or political changes?

9. Does the public response matter when evaluating a member of the judicial branch and his or her accomplishments as a leader?

10. Are all judges leaders? What is the path to leadership within the judicial branch?