Gonzales v. Raich Supreme Court of the United States 545 U.S. 1 (2005)
Read and understand the case or question assigned. Show your Analysis and Reasoning and make it clear you understand the material. Be sure to incorporate the concepts of the chapter we are studying to show your reasoning. Dedicate at least one heading to each of the following outline topics. THESE MUST BE IN THE EXACT ORDER AND USE THE EXACT HEADINGS.
Parties [Identify the plaintiff and the defendant]
Facts [Summarize only those facts critical to the outcome of the case]
Procedure [What was the outcome in the lower court(s)? Who brought the appeal?]
Issue [Note the central question or questions on which the case turns]
Explain the applicable law(s). Do some research on the laws cited in the case.
Holding [How did the court resolve the issue(s)? Who won?]
Reasoning [Explain the logic that supported the court’s decision]
Interesting Fact(s) [Legal research should include something about the parties or other interesting related area. Show something you have discovered about the case, parties, or other important elements from your own research that is entertaining, enlightening, or unique. Be sure that this adds value and interest beyond the legal reasoning of the case. An “Interesting Fact” is not a fact that is directly from the case.]
