1) SCOTUS McCain/Feingold "citizens united" case.
a) Before the decision, what was the law?
b) Recall that over 2/3rds of republicans and democrats disagreed with the decision? Do you agree? why or why not?
c) supposedly the courts are the "least dangerous branch". How does this ruling impact that definition. What is meant by "The least dangerous branch?
2) Souter & Takings
Kelo V. New London, CT
a) Prior to the decision, what was the law?
b) What was the decision, how did the court rule?
c) What was the exact vote?
d) What is a taking?
e) What differences did Souter make in US Policy?
f) How could this ruling affect you personally?