Baker v. Carr

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"The United States Supreme Court, which had long toiled largely in the background, finally assumed its constitutionally mandated position as one of the three equal branches of government during the tenure (1953-1969) of Chief Justice Earl Warren. The decisions of the Warren Court reshaped the role of the judiciary, and in many instances, transformed American society. For most Americans, this assertion of power is reflected by well-known cases such as Brown v. Board of Education (1954), New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964), and Miranda v. Arizona (1966). But several lesser-known cases, dealing with more arcane issues, have been equally important. One such case is Baker v. Carr (1962), which greatly expanded the Court's jurisdiction and thus its reach. This paper will examine Baker v. Carr and its continuing impact on American law."

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