The Forum assignment this week is to discuss how the Supreme Court determines which cases to hear, which cases not to take, and why.
Select one of the all-time Supreme Court cases from 2000 on, and explain why the Supreme Court accepted it for adjudication (not what the case is about).
The cases to choose from include:
10. Gonzalez v. Raich
12. Kelo v. City of New London
16. Hiibel v. Nevada
25. Lawrence v. Texas
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Gonzalez v. Raich
In July 6, 2005 the U.S. Supreme Court decided in the case, Gonzalez V, Raich that it was illegal for a person to consume marijuana even if it was grown in areas it is legally allowed. There are various reasons why the Supreme Court decided to take part in the case it had some implications to the nation’s health policy. Furthermore, this case addressed the constitutionality of the federal act dealing with drugs and substance….
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