Case Significance

Question 1

1. What was the importance of the Tennessee v. Garner 471 U.S. 1 for law enforcement? How did this law impact legislators in Tennessee and other states?

2. Explain the main points of the case using the below case summary.

a. How do you view the actions of the police officer?

b. Was the officer following the law of the state?

3. Use the following format: Give case name, number/year, of Tennessee v. Garner, then:

1. FACTS: 2-3 sentences summarizing the important facts.

2. ISSUE: Usually there is only one issue in a case. It generally asks a constitutional question or raises a constitutional issue and set out why a case is important.

3. HOLDING: The holding generally answers the constitutional question raised or addresses the issue raised.

4. REASONING: (The most difficult part of the brief.) Explain why the court held or decided the way it did. It should be approximately 3 sentences.

5. CASE SIGNIFICANCE: 3+ sentences which will include the impact on law enforcement or corrections personnel.

Note: You are to use your OWN words; no copying and pasting.

Question 2

Review the Opening Case on Volkswagen in Russia and focus on the main point below

1. What were the primary motivators that convinced Volkswagen to invest in Russian manufacturing facilities?

2. How did the changing economic landscape in Russia affect the factors that brought Volkswagen to Russia? How might those changes affect Volkswagen’s future operations there?

3. What other strategies might Volkswagen have pursued to gain a foothold in Russia without taking on such a large financial risk?

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