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Marbury v. Madison
This is a case about job appointment, Thomas Jefferson disliked this case. It was democratic. It was controversial because some people consider it a power grab. The principle/trend is Judicial Review. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
This is a case about racial segregation on railroads, the public opinion is that it turned against African Americans. It was democratic. It was controversial because it overturned a different ruling. The principle/trend is Judicial Restraint. -
Brown v. Board of Education
This case is about racial segregation in schools, the public opinion is increasing in favor. It is democratic and controversial because African Americans believed that what they said counted for some. The principle/trend is Judicial Activism. -
Roe v. Wade
This case is about a Texas Abortion Law, the public opinion is fairly divided. It was democratic and was controversial because the people were still divided. The principle/trend is judicial activism. -
Obergefell v. Hodges
This is a case about same sex marriage, the public opinion is that the majority of Americans now favor marriage equality. It is democratic and was controversial because there are so many issues about same sex marriage. The principle/trend is judicial activism.