Famous Supreme Court Cases



National Security Court CasesSpeed Dating Style!Schenck v United States (1919)Korematsu v. United States (1944)Rasul v. Bush (2004)Hamdi . Rumsfeld (2004)Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006)REQUIREMENTS:As you research, create a one page “profile sheet” (on the back of this handout which will be turned in and graded) that provides information in the categories below. You must become an expert of your case; you must answer any and all questions; BE PREPARED!!!!! 1. BACKGROUND: Provide 3 facts that give a background behind the case you are assigned. What’s the story behind the case? This should be done in 3 bullet points. One of the bullet points could be about a previous case your case addresses. You can share your info after the research time with others who have your case.2. ISSUE: Briefly explain the constitutional issue/question dealt with in the case. This should be written in the form of a question. 3. OUTCOME: What was the outcome of the case? Provide quotes (2) from the case that help explain its reasoning. Was this a unanimous or split decision? Where did the conservatives side? The liberals?4. IMPACT: What are your thoughts about this ruling and case? Do you agree or disagree? Why?5. CREATE: Come up with an appropriate “pick up line” for your Court Case that can be used for others to remember the topic and ruling. For example: “Let’s talk naughty to each other and get kicked out of school.” HA! Bethel v. Fraser (1986)…get it?! Ha!Name:_____________________________________ Date _____________ Period __________Speed Dating: Getting to Know Supreme Ct. CasesYou are a struggling, yet hopeless romantic AP US Government student and the AP test is a month away. Knowing Ms. Thrower is a heartless S.O.B. (son of a biscuit) and loves to make students cry…she will probably quiz your knowledge on these cases, you need to learn them fast.*During the speed dating you will have about 3 minutes to share your story and present the facts of your Supreme Court Case. At the signal, you will have 3 minutes to listen to the other group present their case. After that, you (or the other person) will move and speak with another case. Take notes on your “dates” case and be prepared to share YOUR opinions about other cases you learn about after the activity.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use one (or more*) of the following websites to research your assigned court case. Do not use Wikipedia only. ; *I highly recommend looking up your case on YouTube and watching a video or two. Time to research: 10 minutes…go! ................
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