Evaluate a Landmark Supreme Court Case from the Past
Due Date: 8/15–no late extra credit will be accepted.
What is a landmark Supreme Court Case? A landmark case is a court case that is studied because it has historical and legal significance. The most significant cases are those that have had a lasting effect on the application of a certain law, often concerning your individual rights and liberties.
Write one paragraph that provides a description of the case. Your description should include a SUMMARY in your own language (do not just repeat the article) of the following
who was involved
the issue that was being decided
Write one paragraph that describes which amendments are relevant to the case and HOW they are relevant.
which amendment(s) AND/OR laws are relevant to the case and HOW they are relevant
brief explanation of the precedents- previous cases that were relevant
Write one paragraph that addresses the following:
Explain whether you agree with the ruling or the dissent (if there is a dissent) for each case.
What is MOST SIGNIFICANT about the case and ruling. Why did this case have a lasting effect on American society?
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