Landmark Supreme Court Cases for Kids

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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

⚡ The twist

Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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Landmark Supreme Court cases are important legal decisions that have shaped the rights of citizens in the United States. One famous case is Brown v. Board of Education, which said that schools could not be segregated by race. Another important case is Roe v. Wade, which dealt with women's rights. These cases help us understand how laws can change and protect our freedoms.

Key facts

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1Brown v. Board of Education ended school segregation.
2Roe v. Wade focused on women's rights to make medical decisions.
3The Supreme Court makes decisions that affect all Americans.

Then & Now

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What did Brown v. Board of Education decide?

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Which case focused on women's rights?

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