Presents information about the U.S. Constitution and courts, and features studies of a selection of cases brought before the Supreme Court that explore some of the problems facing young Americans, including freedom of expression, freedom of the student press, the right to privacy, due process, and others.

"Cosponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society."

The Constitution and the courts of the United States -- The heart and soul of the Constitution : freedom of expression -- All the news fit to print at school : freedom of the student press -- Public schools and religion under the Constitution -- The Fourth Amendment : searches of students and their belongings -- Discipline and punishment : due process and the Eighth Amendment -- Equal protection : drawing lines by race, wealth, gender, citizenship, and sexual orientation -- Harassment in the halls : sexual harassment and bullying at school -- The health of the student body : disability, privacy, pregnancy, and sexuality.