These are rulings made by the U.S. Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the land. These decisions serve as precedents that guide lower courts' interpretations of law.
Supreme Court decisions are like final answers on a game show – once given, they set precedent and can't be easily changed unless another Supreme Court case overturns it.
Precedent: A legal principle, created by a court decision, which provides an example or authority for judges deciding similar issues later.
Judicial Activism: The philosophy that the courts should take an active role in solving social, political and economic problems.
Stare Decisis: A Latin term meaning "to stand by things decided." It's the doctrine of precedent, which obliges judges to follow previous court decisions.
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Which trend generally describes Supreme Court decisions related to civil rights over time?
What role does precedent play in Supreme Court decisions?
What effect does public opinion have on Supreme Court decisions?
How could American governance change if states were given greater power to overturn Supreme Court decisions?
Under what circumstances can limitations be placed on Freedom of Speech according to Supreme Court decisions?
What impact did Supreme Court decisions upholding freedom of religion under the First Amendment have on educational institutions in America?
Why does selective incorporation continue to play a significant role in current Supreme Court decisions?
Why does constitutional interpretation through Supreme Court decisions persist as a key element of policy change?
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