How do the majority and dissenters differ in their approach to the concept of corruption
in McCutcheon? Which argument do you find more persuasive? Why?
How did the conscientious objector cases during Vietnam affect the right of religious
freedom?
Do you agree with the argument in Hurtado that because due process is a right that it
cannot be the equivalent to the entire Bill of Rights? Why or why not?
Answer:
*a. varies
Is Shelby County a limited decision or did it fundamentally change the voting rights act
and its coverage? Why or why not?
How did Casey change the legal standard used in Roe? Has this change substantially
changed whether women can obtain an abortion on demand?
How has the Court determined that symbolic speech can qualify for First Amendment
protection?
Did the framers intend for the Bill of Rights to apply to the states? Why or why not?
Answer:
*a. varies
What are majority-minority districts? How did the majority of the Court rule on the
constitutionality of designing such districts in Shaw v. Reno and Miller v. Johnson?
There are several fundamental rights afforded a defendant in a criminal trial, such as the
right to a speedy trial, and the right to confront witnesses. Discuss the standards the
Court has set out in U.S. v. Marion and Barker v. Wingo regarding the right to a speedy
trial. Has the Court been willing to set specific standards for courts to use when
deciding if the right to a speedy trial has been violated?
What has the Court said about the right to confront witnesses? Is this right absolute? If
not, under what circumstances can it be forfeited? Do the rights of witnesses matter?
Address those cases that we have discussed regarding this right. Do you agree with the
majority opinion in Coy v. Iowa?
Is our federal judiciary centralized or decentralized? Which seems to be the better
system? Why?
Answer:
*a. varies
How does the U.S. judiciary differ from other judiciaries throughout the world?
Answer:
*a. varies