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Part 2: Application and critical thinking (20 points)

7) Select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the United States. In a three paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is:.

1. Protected from the political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms).

2. Able to change its interpretations of the law over time.

Respuesta :

brown vs board of ed

1. went against much of the sentiment in usa. much of the voting public wanted segregation in schools but since supreme court is appointed they were able to decide segregation is wrong

2. brown vs board went against its own ruling years earlier that segregation is ok under "separate but equal" unde plessy vs ferguson