Asked by Mareena Ramirez on May 17, 2024
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How did Justice Robert Jackson compare a military order to a court decision in the case of Korematsu v. United States?
A) He argued that a judicial decision lasts longer than a military order and decides the extent of the Constitution.
B) He argued that military orders were more important and urgent than court decisions.
C) He believed military orders and judicial decisions were equally important.
D) He considered that citizens were obliged to comply with court orders in the same way that soldiers followed their superiors.
E) He believed there was no valid point of comparison between the two because they applied to different jurisdictions.
Military Order
An organization formed during the medieval period, combining military and monastic lifestyles for purposes of protection and religious warfare.
Robert Jackson
A prominent figure in American history, who may refer to several individuals; without further context, the most recognized is Robert H. Jackson, a former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the chief United States prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials.
Korematsu V. United States
A landmark United States Supreme Court case in 1944 that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
- Assess the Supreme Court's viewpoint and its effects concerning Korematsu v. United States along with the incarceration of Japanese individuals.
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Heather Urig-CarlMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Justice Robert Jackson, in his dissenting opinion in Korematsu v. United States, argued that a judicial decision has a more lasting impact than a military order because it defines the extent of the Constitution and sets a precedent that can influence future court decisions and the interpretation of constitutional rights.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the Supreme Court's viewpoint and its effects concerning Korematsu v. United States along with the incarceration of Japanese individuals.