Overview
Major Supreme Court decisions have profoundly shaped American law and society, addressing critical issues such as civil rights, individual liberties, and the balance of power within government. Landmark cases like Marbury v. Madison and Brown v. Board of Education not only set important legal preced...
Key Terms
Example: Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.
Example: Brown v. Board of Education set a precedent for desegregation.
Example: The Civil Rights Act aimed to eliminate discrimination.
Example: Constitutional law cases often reach the Supreme Court.
Example: The First Amendment protects freedom of speech.
Example: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg often wrote dissenting opinions.
Related Topics
Civil Rights Movement
A historical movement aimed at ending racial discrimination and securing equal rights.
intermediateConstitutional Amendments
Changes to the Constitution that address various rights and government powers.
intermediateFederalism
The division of power between national and state governments.
intermediateKey Concepts
Judicial ReviewConstitutional RightsPrecedentCivil Liberties