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Marbury V. Madison 1803
Job appointment never delivered judicial review. Thomas Jefferson didn't like it went against it. More dramatic. It was controversial because it goes against public opinion. Judicial review is the principle. -
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896
Racial segregation on rail roads. Public opinion had turned against blacks. Was not democratic. Was controversial because it violated the amendments. Judicial restraint is the principle/ trend. -
Brown v. Board of education
Seqrigatel schools . People were supporting it 40% did . Yes more . Felt the south should deal with it . It is a sore subject. No trend. -
Roe v.wade(1973)
A case against a Texas abortion law.farirley divided and feels strongly about their opinion.yes it's democratic.yes it's controversial.because it's public opinion is divided.judical activism. -
Obergefell v. Hodges
Same sex marriage. Shifted dramatically in last decade. Yes democratic. Yes controversial. Some think it's against the constitution. Judicial activism.