For this assignment, you will research and analyze a US Supreme Court case, United States v. Lopez
(1995).
Background Information
Familiarizing yourself with key Supreme Court cases will help you understand the philosophical
underpinnings, significant legal precedents, and political values of the US political system. Additionally,
this case may serve as the focus of AP Exam questions.
You will research the Supreme Court Case and answer questions about its background, constitutional
connections, and outcomes.
Assignment
After reading the case briefing, answer the following questions.
Case Background
1. Identify the plaintiff and defendant in the case.
2. Explain why the case was brought to the Court.
3. Describe the goal of each side in the case. Why was the case brought to the Court, and what type
of decision was desired?
Constitutional Connections
4. Explain the key rights or amendments involved in the case.
5. Did the case primarily center on an issue of civil rights or civil liberties? Explain.
Case Outcomes
6. Describe the majority decision of the Court and several arguments as to why the justices ruled
the way they did.
7. If there was one dissenting decision of the Court, explain it in detail. Why did some justices
disagree with the majority?
8. What was the precedent set by the decision of the Court? What impact did it have on American
society?
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