Ask the Justices Answer Key

Students craft five original questions they would ask the Supreme Court justices who ruled on the Dred Scott case. The activity encourages curiosity and critical analysis of judicial reasoning, focusing on themes of fairness, citizenship, and the Constitution. Learners develop empathy and civic awareness by questioning how and why such decisions were made.

Curriculum Matched Skills
Civics – Judicial Reasoning and Interpretation of Rights

Social Studies – Understanding the Supreme Court’s Role in U.S. History

Critical Thinking – Developing Inquiry and Perspective-Taking Skills

Writing – Constructing Insightful and Thoughtful Questions

This worksheet is part of our Dred Scott Decision collection.