The political versus judicial nature of the Supreme Court. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Garland vs Barrett appointment difference
Garland vs Barrett appointment difference
Garland blocked; Barrett expedited before 2020 election
Kavanaugh confirmation vote margin
Kavanaugh confirmation vote margin
50-48, largely along party lines
Number of conservative justices Trump appointed
Number of conservative justices Trump appointed
Three
Result of Trump's conservative appointments
Result of Trump's conservative appointments
Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Warren Court civil rights landmark case
Warren Court civil rights landmark case
Brown v. Board of Education
Warren Court case on criminal rights
Warren Court case on criminal rights
Miranda v. Arizona
Dobbs v. Jackson outcome
Dobbs v. Jackson outcome
Overturned Roe v. Wade based on originalism
Riley v. California significance
Riley v. California significance
Expanded privacy rights to modern technology
Biden policy struck down by Court (2023)
Biden policy struck down by Court (2023)
Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Trump disqualification case result (2023)
Trump disqualification case result (2023)
Unanimous decision allowing him to run for office
Obergefell v. Hodges amendment used
Obergefell v. Hodges amendment used
14th Amendment for same-sex marriage
Living Constitution approach
Living Constitution approach
Constitution should adapt to contemporary society
Originalism definition
Originalism definition
Fixed interpretation based on original meaning & framers' intent
Citizens United v. FEC ruling
Citizens United v. FEC ruling
1st Amendment protects corporate speech
Justice known for originalist approach
Justice known for originalist approach
Clarence Thomas