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Direct linkWilliams, Charles F. – Social Education, 2007
The Supreme Court's preview is presented in this article. During the 2006-07 Supreme Court term, it was the 5-4 decisions that garnered the most attention. Twenty-four of the term's 72 cases were decided by this narrowest of margins--the highest percentage of 5-4 opinions in a decade--even as the share of unanimous opinions fell "below levels seen…
Descriptors: Opinions, Court Litigation, Federal Government, Pregnancy
Peer reviewedWilliams, Charles F. – Social Education, 2005
Reactions to the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and debate over the president's replacement nomination, Judge John Roberts, Jr., of the D.C. Circuit, dominated this summer's Supreme Court recess. Subsequently, after Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's death on September 3, 2005, President Bush nominated Roberts for the chief justice…
Descriptors: Federal Courts, Court Litigation, Judges, Opinions
Peer reviewedRepa, Barbara Kate; Daly, Joseph L. – Social Education, 1985
In New Jersey v. T.L.O., a case argued in 1984, the Supreme Court was asked to decide whether incriminating evidence found by a school assistant princial during the search of a student's purse can be used in a criminal trial. Issues, facts, background, and arguments of the case are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedArbetman, Lee; Perry, Michelle – Social Education, 1997
Traces the application of the constitutional protection from "unreasonable searches and seizures" as it has evolved in response to public attitudes and changes in technology. Includes a synopsis of relevant cases and two lesson plans. The cases concern a police search through trash bags and drug testing for athletes. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
