Supreme Court Case Comparisons

The video tutorial guides students through a Supreme Court comparison task, focusing on identifying and analyzing constitutional principles, specifically the Free Exercise Clause, in the cases of Wisconsin v Yoder and Masterpiece Cake Shop. It explains how to compare and contrast these cases, highlighting their differences and discussing potential actions for supporters of religious expression.

What is the primary task in the Supreme Court comparison FRQ?

• To summarize a Supreme Court case in detail.

• To compare and contrast an unfamiliar case with a known one.

• To write an essay on the history of the Supreme Court.

• To list all Supreme Court cases studied in class.

Which constitutional principle is identified in both Wisconsin v. Yoder and Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission?

• The Due Process Clause

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Free Exercise Clause

What is the purpose of identifying a constitutional principle in the comparison FRQ?

• To establish a foundation for comparing cases.

• To provide a detailed history of the principle.

• To argue against the Supreme Court's decision.

• To list all principles related to the cases.

What is the significance of the Free Exercise Clause in these cases?

• It only applies to Wisconsin v. Yoder.

• It is a foundational principle in both cases.

• It only applies to Masterpiece Cakeshop.

• It is irrelevant to both cases.

Why did the Supreme Court rule differently in Masterpiece Cakeshop compared to Wisconsin v. Yoder?

• Because the right to free exercise conflicted with equal protection.

• Because the cases involved different states.

• Because the cases were heard in different years.

• Because the Free Exercise Clause was not applicable.

How should the differences between the cases be expressed?

• By focusing only on similarities.

• By ignoring the differences.

• By clearly stating why they are different.

• By using vague language.

What should be avoided when connecting the required case to the stimulus?

• Identifying relationships between cases

• Using general terms and pronouns

• Using specific language from the prompt

• Providing examples of relationships

What is a key point about the court's power discussed in the final section?

• The court has absolute enforcement power.

• The court's decisions are always followed by states.

• The court lacks enforcement power and relies on political action.

• The court can enforce its decisions without any support.

What action can supporters of religious free expression take according to the final section?

• Ignore the Supreme Court's decision.

• Reinforce the right of merchants to refuse commerce.

• Protest against the Supreme Court.

• File a new case in the Supreme Court.

What is the role of political action in relation to the court's decisions?

• To enforce the court's decisions.

• To ignore the court's decisions.

• To reinforce or challenge the court's decisions.

• To replace the court's decisions.