Lau v. Nichols

Following is the case brief for Lau v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563 (1974) Case Summary of Lau v. Nichols: Following the integration of public schools in San Francisco, almost 3,000 students of Chinese descent attended school without the ability to understand English. The school system provided special English instruction for only about 1,000 Chinese students. Several Chinese students brought a […]

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Gill v. Whitford

Following is the case brief for Gill v. Whitford, 138 S. Ct. 1916 (2018) Case Summary of Gill v. Whitford: In 2010, the Republican majority in Wisconsin gerrymandered the State’s districts to ensure a Republican majority in the State for the foreseeable future. Democratic voters sued in federal court, alleging that the partisan gerrymander violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. […]

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Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc.

Following is the case brief for Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., 137 S. Ct. 1002 (2017) Case Summary of Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc.: Varsity Brands sued Star Athletica for infringement of its design of cheerleading uniforms. The lower courts disagreed as to whether the design could be separated from the utilitarian function of the uniform […]

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Nelson v. Colorado

Following is the case brief for Nelson v. Colorado, 137 S. Ct. 1249 (2017) Case Summary of Nelson v. Colorado: Petitioners Nelson and Madden were convicted in Colorado court, in separate cases, on sexual assault charges. Their convictions were subsequently overturned.  They then sought a refund of the fees and costs they paid to the State in connection with their […]

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Federal Holidays

A federal holiday is a holiday established and recognized by federal law. Congress creates these holidays according to the United States Code. On these days every year, all non-essential government offices close for business. To explore this concept, consider the following federal holidays definition. Definition of Federal Holidays Noun Certain days each year that the United States government has designated […]

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Presidential Line of Succession

The meaning of “presidential line of succession” is that it is legislation dictating the process by which the federal government delegates presidential responsibilities, should something happen to the President. For example, the presidential line of succession kicks in if a President dies while in office or becomes impeached. If an event like this happens, then the Vice President is next […]

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26th Amendment

The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted American citizens aged 18 and older the right to vote. Congress proposed it March 23, 1971 and the states ratified it 107 days later. It passed much more quickly than any other amendment in the constitutional process. To explore this concept, consider the following 26th Amendment definition. Definition of 26th Amendment Noun The […]

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Voting Rights Act of 1965

The meaning of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was to prohibit racial discrimination in voting. For example, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 received five revisions from Congress to ensure that no one could discriminate against voters because of their race. The Act secured the right to vote for American minorities, enforcing those rights protected by the Fourteenth and […]

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Branches of Government

The term “branches of government” refers to the separate arms of the U.S. government, each of which having its own powers. For example, branches of government include the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. There is also a system in place called “checks and balances,” which ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful. To explore this concept, consider the following […]

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