One event between 1787 and 1860 was the Marbury vs Madison. Marbury was appointed be John Adams but his commission wasn't delivered. This is an example of checks and balances because the Supreme Court reviewed the acts of Congress and determined whether they are unconstitutional. This formed a judicial review.
An event between 1860 and 1945 was Munn v. Illinois (1877). This case dealt with corporate rates and agriculture. Munn had been found guilty by an Illinois court of violating the state laws for the fixing charges on the storage of grain. The case also dealt with laws governing railroad rates.
An event between 1945 an 2009 was Brown vs Board of education. This case was so that there could be integrated schools. Brown said that the 14th amendment which guarantees all citizens equal protection of the laws was being violated. This helped achieve integration and gave more importance to the civil rights movement.
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