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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:
Protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms)
Able to change its interpretations of the law over time
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The overwhelming majority of court decisions that define American civil liberties are based on the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments added to the Constitution in 1791. ... Civil rights are also protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, which protects violation of rights and liberties by the state governments.

Step-by-step explanation:

14th Amendment - Citizenship Rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, Civil War Debt | The National Constitution Center.

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