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Landmark Court Cases
Unit 10-U.S. Supreme Court Landmark Cases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To apply to an appellate court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. | Appeal** |
| An earlier court case that is used as an example in similar cases in the future. | Precedent |
| A U.S. Supreme Court Case that has legal, historical, or societal significance/ importance. | Landmark Case** |
| An addition to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship, protects due process, and guarantees equal protection under the law. | 14th Amendment |
| The government must follow legal procedures to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equally under the law. | Due Process |
| Intentionally breaking the law in a peaceful way as an act of protest. | Civil Disobedience** |
| Any law or action that violates the U.S. Constitution, as determined by the U.S. Supreme Court’s power of Judicial Review. | Unconstitutional** |
| A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court. | Jugde/Justice |
| An official decision made by a judge in a court case. | Ruling |
| When all justices vote the same way on a case | Unanimous Opinion |
| The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to declare laws or actions unconstitutional | Judicial Review |