4) which statement about the effects of the supreme court's decision in dred scott v. sanford is true? a) the supreme court voted unanimously to emancipate, or free, scott. b) the decision can be considered a victory for northern abolitionists. c) the decision can be considered a victory for southern pro-slavery factions. eliminate d) the decision had little impact on the sectional conflict between north and south during this period.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)