the Warren Court made rulings that were controversial at the time but continue to shape American society.
The Warren Court made decisions regarding segregation and civil liberties. The most famous court decision was Brown v. Board of Education which ended school segregation in America and began a wave of desegregation decisions. These decisions created uproar in the South and cause military intervention at times. Miranda v. Arizona was another famous Warren Court decision which better defined the Fifth Amendment and how a person must be informed on their rights when arrested. These cases were often racial in nature redefining civil liberties and due process of the law.
I think he is reminding the American people that our
ancestors fought hard to establish this country. He tells that we should proud of who we are
and where we come from and we should always defend the ideals of democracy both
here and abroad.
The social contract is the implicit agreement between the government and the citizens. In this agreement, both sides promise to do their part to make the area better. They also agree that if either side falls short then they can be punished, if through jail or revolts.