How the Courts Address or Respect Our Rights as Citizens
Sample Solution
Presentation Outline
Title: Roe v. Wade
Case Facts:
- Roe, an unmarried pregnant woman, challenged the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibited abortion except to save the life of the mother.
- Roe argued that the law violated her right to privacy under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Procedural History:
- Roe's case was filed in a federal district court, which ruled in her favor.
- The state of Texas appealed to the Supreme Court.
Issues:
- Whether the right to privacy under the Fourteenth Amendment encompasses a right to abortion.
Holding:
- The Supreme Court held that the right to privacy under the Fourteenth Amendment encompasses a right to abortion.
- The Court ruled that the Texas law was unconstitutional because it violated Roe's right to privacy.
Reasons for the Decision:
- The Court reasoned that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that protects a person's right to make decisions about their own body.
- The Court also reasoned that the right to privacy includes the right to make decisions about reproductive matters.
Concurring and Dissenting Opinions:
- Justice Harry Blackmun wrote the majority opinion for the Court.
- Justice William Rehnquist wrote a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Byron White and William Powell.
- Justice Potter Stewart wrote a concurring opinion.
- Justice Douglas wrote a concurring opinion.
PowerPoint Presentation:
The PowerPoint presentation should include the following slides:
- Slide 1: Title slide
- Slide 2: Case facts
- Slide 3: Procedural history
- Slide 4: Issues
- Slide 5: Holding
- Slide 6: Reasons for the decision
- Slide 7: Concurring and dissenting opinions
- Slide 8: Conclusion
Kaltura Video:
The Kaltura video should include a discussion of the case, including the facts, procedural history, issues, holding, reasons for the decision, concurring and dissenting opinions, and conclusion.
Other Formats:
Other formats that may be approved by your instructor include:
- Prezi presentation
- Google Slides presentation
- Video essay
- Podcast
Presentation Length:
The presentation should be approximately 2000 words in length.
Additional Information:
When preparing your presentation, be sure to use clear and concise language. Avoid using legal jargon that your audience may not understand. Be sure to also support your claims with evidence from the case.