You have studied the judicial branch of government, with emphasis on the Supreme Court, and the rulings they have made which have had wide-ranging effects on everyone in America. You will select two Supreme Court cases, which you believe have impacted American history and society. For each of the cases you will:

A. Describe the background of each of the two cases – the reason a case was brought to the Supreme Court. (2 points per case)

B. Describe the constitutional issue(s) – the specific area of the constitution involved in the case. (1 point per case)

C. Describe the decision reached by the Supreme Court. (2 points per case)