Supreme Court ruling favoring executive branch on education funding represents substantive constitutional event. Rule_of_law (3): Court validates executive discretion over federal grant programs, establishing precedent for administrative control. Separation (4): Judicial branch affirming executive authority over legislative appropriations creates power shift between branches. Election (2): Education funding affects voter-relevant policy but indirect electoral impact. Civil_rights (2): Teacher training cuts affect educational access but not fundamental rights. Capture (2): Validates executive control over independent department functions. Mechanism modifier 1.3 for judicial precedent with enforcement power. Scope 1.2 for federal-level impact on broad education system. Severity: durability 1.1 (court precedent lasting), reversibility 0.95 (Congress can legislate), precedent 1.15 (establishes executive grant authority). B-score moderate: outrage among education advocates (3), limited viral potential (1), some novelty in grant dispute (2), media coverage standard court reporting (3). Layer 2 shows modest strategic timing and pattern of executive-judicial alignment (2 each). Delta +17.42 clearly indicates List A classification.