Assignment:
Case Briefing : Review the example and comments of the case briefing of Brown v. Board of Education. Then, write one page to brief a case by answering the following questions
Case: Dennis v. United States,
1. Background:
- Briefly explain the facts of the case.
- Who are the parties and what is the constitutional question?
- Be sure to explain the individual liberty claim on the one hand, and the competing interest as to why that liberty is either not restricted or why it can be restricted.
2. Decision:
- What is the holding in the case? (i.e. who won?)
- Explain the Court's rationale, that is, WHY did the one party win?
- What is the understanding of the First Amendment offered by the majority?
- If there is a concurring or dissenting opinion, also explain the rationale of ONE other opinion.
3. Reaction:
- Which opinion do you agree with and WHY? Did the Court make the right decision? Explain why or why not. (1 point)
- Raise a further question that you would like to explore or have explained. (do not ask "yes" or "no" questions that doesn't require significant response)