Part II: Application and Critical Thinking (20 points) 7. Select a Supreme Court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties
in the United States. In a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain
how the case demonstrates why it is important that the Supreme Court is:
1. Protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than
elected and serve lifetime terms)
2. Able to change its interpretations of the law over time