Supreme Court Cases

The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who are responsible for deciding whether or not laws are in line with the U.S. Constitution. These individuals serve life-long appointments once they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. Below is a list of some of the most controversial decisions in the last few decades by the Supreme Court. These cases are often mentioned by politicians during campaigns because the issues are still debated, even after the Supreme Court’s ruling.

For this assignment, write a 500-750 page essay following the guidelines below:

• First, list the current nine members of the United States Supreme Court.
• Second, choose one of the five cases below:
  • National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (Affordable Care Act):