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Marbury v. Madison
It was about job appointment that was never delivered. The public was apposed to this ruling. The ruling is seen more as democratic and was controversial because it went against public opinion. It did show a principle/trend of judicial review. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
It was about segregation by race on railroads. It went with the public's opinion but it was still controversial because it allowed segregation. It was less democratic and it set no trend. -
Brown v. Board of education
It was about segregating schools. The public supported it about 40% but it was controversial because they felt the south should deal with it. It didn't set a principle or trend and was more democratic. -
Roe v. Wade
It was about a Texas abortion law which the people were divided on. It was more democratic. It was controversial because the people were divided and some say it was against the bible. It set a trend about judicial action. -
Obergefell v. Hodges
It was about the legalization of same sex marriage. The public's opinion has dramatically in the last decade and it is controversial because some think it is against the constitution. It is seen more democratic.