Overview of Legal System 1111 unread replies.1111 replies. Module Objectives:

1. Through your discussion answer display an understanding of the different sources of law in the USA. 2.Display an understanding that no one branch of government is meant to be powerful than the other branch of government.

Discussion Questions:

In your reading it sets forth the pronouncement that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. How does Planned Parenthood of S.E. Pennsylvania v. Casey (p 20 of the text) exemplify this pronouncement? Given the current overturning of Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court in the Dobbs V. Jackson case, 1. What are your thoughts regarding precedent and stare decisis? (article in this weeks module referencing the US Supreme Court Dobbs case issues and the actual Dobbs case decision) and 2. Do you agree or disagree with the Court's decision in Dobbs, and why? 3. How do you think the various states will deal with the Dobbs case holding?