Landmark supreme court cases.
Definition
Pivotal decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court that have significantly shaped constitutional law, civil rights, and government power. These cases set precedents that guide future legal interpretations and often reflect major social and political changes in American society.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Marbury v. Madison (1803) establishing judicial review
- 2 Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruling school segregation unconstitutional
- 3 Miranda v. Arizona (1966) requiring police to inform suspects of their rights