Now that you have read and analyzed your court case, you’ve likely learned a good deal more about the laws impacting this issue. You’ve read about legal arguments on both sides, seen references to additional laws, and looked at how others have reacted to the decision. What have you learned about how Supreme Court decisions affect your life?
Did you agree or disagree with the decision in the case you examined most closely? Did you understand all of the arguments, or did you realize you needed to learn more about some of the legal aspects? Were you able to see the merits of both sides of the argument?
To consider more fully how a particular Supreme Court case might affect your life, complete the final section of your worksheet, which is labeled Part 5: Your Response. Then make sure you have answered all of the questions on the Analyzing Court Cases worksheet.
