Judicial Review is the concept by which the Judicial Branch of the government reviews the constitutionality of laws and actions by the government on its citizens.
In this activity you will research examples of laws/ actions that were reviewed for their constitutionality.
Go to http://www.oyez.org/issues.
Objective:
1. Find a first amendment case that you find interesting and understand.
2. In your own words explain the constitutional question under review and explain how the Supreme Court ruled on the issue.
3. Do the same thing for an 8th amendment case. ( cruel and unusual punishment)
4. Do the same thing for a 5th Amendment case.( self incrimination or Double Jeopardy)

Test on Friday or Monday review on quizlet