Supreme Court Case Analysis
Recommended Databases
Type the name of a Supreme Court Case into the search field. Look for an article with the same title as the case to get an analysis and explanation of the case and decision. "Primary Sources" will be transcripts from the original court decision. Note that you can get a citation for the article by clicking "Citation Tools" on the right -hand menu. How to: Login to eResources from home
Type a Supreme Court Case name into the search box. Note that you can cite the article by clicking on "cite" at the left hand side or by scrolling down to the end of the article. How to: Login to eResources from home
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Questions to Consider
Name of Case/ Court deciding/ Date
What is the case about? Facts, people or parties involved, government action that is challenged.
What is the issue in the case? What is the legal question the court must decide.
What are the arguments presented by both sides of the case? Explain each.
How would you/your group decide the case? Why?
Ask the class how they would decide.
How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule and why? Were there dissenting opinions? Concurring opinions?
Explain what impact has this case has on the rights of citizens
This resource page created by Debra Geiger, CRHS Librarian
Last updated 2/7/2024
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