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Marbury v. Madison
This case was about job appointment. The opinion of the public was fairly favorable with Jefferson not approving. It was both democratic and republic in the way it was ruled. It was controversial at the time to some people, some thought it would give the Supreme Court too much power. The principle used was judicial review -
Plessy V. Ferguson
In this case the argument of racial segregation at rail roads came to light. The public generally turned against the notion of the racial segregation. In turn what was decided and rules was the " separate but equal" doctrine. It was a democratic decision and was highly controversial. The original complaint was overuled. The principle shown here was judicial restraint. -
Brown V. Board of education
Similar to plessy V. Ferguson, this case was also about racial segregation. Though this case was about racial segregation in schools. The public was first resistant to this idea but later became in favor of it. It was democratic in its ruling and was highly controversial. Due to the fear that the case would bring violence into the schools and on the children. The princlibe used was judicial activism. -
Roe V. Wade
This case dealt with the abortion law controversy back in 1973. The public was fairly divided on the issue, the ruling wasn't democratic. It was 47% choice and 46% pro life. The principle used was judicial activism -
Obergefell V. Hodges
This case dealt with the right of same sex marriage. The majority of the public was in favor of it. The ruling was more of a judicial fiat. It was very controversial at the time and was covered heavily on the news network. The vote was close with a 5-4 total. In the end the principle used was judicial activism.