Identify the name of the case and when it was heard before the Supreme Court of the United States. Identify the parties involved in the case. Briefly describe the focus of the case.

CASE STUDY

Research the details about the case (answer the 5 research questions: Who, What, When, Where and Why).

Introduction:

1. Identify the name of the case and when it was heard before the Supreme Court of the United States.

2. Identify the parties involved in the case.

3. Briefly describe the focus of the case.

B. Describe the case itself: What was the controversy in the case?

C. How did the case move through the courts before reaching the Supreme Court of the United States?

• 1. What court had original jurisdiction in the case?
• 2. How had previous courts ruled in the case?

D. What did the Supreme Court rule in the case?

• 1. What was the argument of the majority opinion?
• 2. What was the argument of the minority opinion?

E. What was the reasoning used by the Supreme Court to reach its decision? How did it reach its decision?

F. Conclusion: How does the Court’s ruling in the case affect Americans today?

• 1. Has the Court’s ruling in the case affected other rulings in other cases?
• 2. Has the Court’s ruling affected the interpretation and enforcement of any particular laws, and how those laws are enforced?
• 3. If applicable: Has the Court’s ruling in this case affected you, or someone you know, personally?