Justice Ginsburg
How a dissenting opinion resulted in legislation
Description
Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on how a dissenting opinion resulted in legislation.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What are the three types of opinions rendered by the Supreme Court?
- What impact does Justice Ginsburg believe dissenting opinions may have?
- Briefly describe the Ledbetter v Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company case.
- Describe the majority opinion rendered in the case?
- Describe Justice Ginsburg’s dissent.
- How does Congress respond to the decision?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Civil Law
- Civil Rights Act Of 1964
- Dissenting Opinion
- Grandfathered