AP US Government › Interpretation of Court Case Verdicts
The _______________ in a case is the part of the \[appellate\] opinion that discusses who wins (or loses) and why**—**in other words, it creates precedent.
What was the background to McCulloch v. Maryland?
What is oberta dicta?
Kelo v. City of New London dealt with what issue?
A _____________ does not create binding precedent for the lower courts to follow. (Remember: precedent is an articulated rule of law that lower courts must follow).
In which of these cases did the Supreme Court first assert its power to strike down unconstitutional legislation?