Harlan Institute’s – National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning Corporation
Grade
9-12
Lesson Duration
From the Harlan Institute
What is the scope of the President’s recess appointment power?
Learn about the 2014 Supreme Court case National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning Corporation – the parties, questions presented, case background, and law. The primary sources segment is particularly impressive.
Student instructions: “Using historical materials related to the appointment clause, write an appellate brief arguing whether history does, or does not support the President’s power to make recess appointments during a session of the Senate. Further, also address whether the vacancy must have arisen during the recess.”