United States v. Virginia (1996)
Case In 1976, the Supreme Court decided Craig v. Boren, a case which declared that sex classifications were subject to intermediate scrutiny under the Equal
U.S. Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Nominations: And the Nomination Goes To…
The Problem A vacancy arises in the Supreme Court, either by retirement, impeachment, or the passing of a Supreme Court Justice. The nation may celebrate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 are any materials made
