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U.S. Judicial Branch
Tinker v Des Moines (1969)
Case
The Vietnam Era was an incredibly divisive time for the country. It was also a time of civic activism as many young people got involved in politics for the first time and wer...
Chiafalo v. Washington (2020)
Case
In the United States, the Electoral College determines who wins the presidency. The system works by assigning electors to the number of House and Senate seats and adding repr...
Judge Appointments: Getting on the Bench
The Problem
Everyone always talks about the importance of elections for the President, senators, and representatives. It makes sense - they’re big players in the executive and leg...
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Case
During Second Wave feminism, which developed from the 1960s through the 1980s, many women tried to combat traditional gender roles, which often forced them to stay in the hou...
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Case
During the presidency of John Adams, America’s second president, the Federalist party turned to anti-immigrant policies. In order to prevent dissent, Adams enacted the Alien ...
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Case
The 2000 Election between Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore was historically close. On election night, a clear winner was not determined. While Gore was init...
Shelby County v. Holder (2013)
Case
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson as a progressive step during the Civil Rights Movement. The Act’s purpose was to stop or limit...
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
Case
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, also known as the McCain-Feingold Act, restricted “electioneering communications” by corporations. Electioneering communications a...
Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905)
Case
In the early 1900s, regulation over individual behavior was on the rise. Restrictions over contraceptives, abortion, alcohol, and drug use were supported by the federal gover...
Judicial Review: Checking the Other 2 Branches
Introduction
The system of checks and balances is one of the most important aspects of the U.S. government. Through this system, the three branches of government - executive, legi...