The Current Supreme Court Is Expected to Narrowly Define Rights

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Essay

The current Supreme Court is expected to narrowly define rights for criminal suspects and expand powers of the police. Does this seem to reflect the current views of society? Use what you know about public opinion and trends in the crime rate to speculate on the directions of the Court in the future.

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Definitions:

Printz v. United States

A landmark Supreme Court case that decided the federal government could not commandeer state and local officials to enforce federal gun background checks.

Supreme Court's Decisions

The final judgments or orders issued by the Supreme Court, which serve as precedent for future cases.

Federalism

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

1990s

The 1990s refer to the decade between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1999, marked by significant global events, technological advancements, and cultural shifts.