Facts: Please state all facts relevant to the case. Issue: Begin with the word, "whether." This is one sentence and one sentence only concerning the overall issue to be resolved. Holding: This is one sentence that directly answers the issue in the affirmative or negative as if a mirror image of the issue. Law: State the titles of the laws used to reach the holding and where they may be found, providing their citation. Rationale: This section will be no less than 1000 words and at least three full paragraphs. Here you'll provide your understanding of why and how the court reached its decision. For the case Gonzales v Raich 2005