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:
a. Protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather
than elected and serve lifetime terms)
b. Able to change its interpretations of the law over time