Supreme Court Ruling Analysis

  The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who are responsible for deciding whether or not laws are in line with the U.S. Constitution. These individuals serve life-long appointments once they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. Below is a list of some of the most controversial decisions in the last few decades by the Supreme Court. These cases are often mentioned by politicians during campaigns because the issues are still debated, even after the Supreme Court’s ruling. Write an essay analyzing one of the following key Supreme Court rulings: National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2011/11-393?page=3 District of Columbia v. Heller: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2007/2007_07_290 Roe v. Wade (abortion rights): http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1971/1971_70_18 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2008/2008_08_205 Obergefell v. Hodges: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2014/14-556