3. The Wilmot Proviso stated that- a) there should be no slavery in territory acquired from Mexico.
b) slavery should be allowed west of the Mississippi River.
c) slavery should only be allowed in California.
d) slavery should be abolished in the entire United States.

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)