UNBIASED Politics (5/19/25): Part II: Everything You Need to Know About the JUDICIAL Branch of the U.S. Government

Episode Format:

1. Intro (0:00)

2. Foundational Elements of the Judicial Branch (2:28)

3. The Role of the Judiciary/Checks and Balances (7:24)

4. History of the Judicial Branch (16:27)

5. The Federal Court System & Appeals Process (29:03)

6. Fun Facts About the Judicial Branch (39:12)

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