1. Supreme Court Cases
The Supreme Court is the highest Court in the land. Their decisions impact the nation and can have far reaching effects. There have been many notable Supreme Court decisions over the last 200+ years

2. Supreme Court
There are nine (9) Justices on the Supreme Court who choose what cases to listen to each year. Though there are thousands of appeals to the Supreme Court every year, only a few dozen make it through to the justices. The Justices hear the arguments of both sides of a case then deliberate and make a decision.

4. Agreement and Dissent
The Justices each have a vote on the court’s decision. The majority is known as the agreeing side, while the minority is the dissenting side. The Dissenting side writes a summary of their opinion and reason for disagreeing with the majority. Ultimately it is the majority decision that stands.

5. Ties and stalemate
In rare instances the Supreme Court has had even numbers, usually after a retirement or death. This is the case now, while the Republican led Senate refuses to consider a new nomination from President Obama. With only 8 justices, ties are likely to occur. When they do, the decision of the second highest court stands.

6. Project
Along with a partner, you will be researching important court cases. You must pick one of the following cases, and no two groups can research the same case:
1- Tinker vs. Des Moines 2- New Jersey vs. TLO 3- Roper vs. Simmons 4- Texas vs. Johnson 5- Obergefell vs. Hodges 6- Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeir 7- Regents of University of California vs. Bakke 8- Mapp vs. Ohio 9- Terry vs. Ohio 10- Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association 11- Grutter vs. Bollinger 12- Kent vs. United States 13- Vernonia School District vs. Acton Griff 14- DeShaney vs. Winnebago County Social Services 15- United States vs. Nixon

7. Project requirements and grading
Every presentation must include the following information:
Title of case (underlined and properly cited) Example: Marbury v. Madison (1803) U.S. 137, 2 L.Ed.60
Background and historical circumstances- who was involved, what happened, where and when did it occur, how and why was the case brought to the Supreme Court
Explicitly and succinctly explain the issue at hand (what question the court is deciding on)
Arguments of both sides
EXPLAIN the verdict: how did the court rule? How many justices agreed and how many dissented?
Judges opinions- what was the dissenting opinion?
Rights affected by the court case
Legacy of the case and its impact for the future
Should include at least 3 images and one quote from the majority opinion
Sources should be cited in APA Format, and at least 3 separate VALID sources should be used

8. Grading Assignment grade Presentation Grade Group Grade
I will collect a copy of your presentation, either digital or hard copy. I am looking for all the required information from the outline above. You must also formally cite all sources.
This grade is based on your effort and presentation preparation. Every member should have defined roles in the presentation and be prepared. Everyone should also know the court case in and out and be able to present any and every part, as well as answer questions.
Each member of the group will give a grade to the group members, including themselves. This grade will be based on: -effort -contributions -attendance -attitude -participation