Schoolhouse Rocks...the court
This US Court case ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional and marked the end of legalized racial segregation in school.
What is Brown v Board of Education (1954)?
This US court case ruled that legislative redistricting is a justiciable question, allowing federal courts to review map malapportionment under the 14th amendment.
What is Baker v Carr (1962)?
This US court case is the decision that established judicial review, which is the authority given to federal courts to declare laws as unconstitutional.
What is Marbury v Madison?
This US court case established Freedom of Speech under the first amendment can be restricted if there is a danger to national security or public safety.
What is Schneck v United States?
This US court case ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools was unconstitutional
What is Engel v Vitale (1962)?
This US Court case ruled that racial gerrymandering (manipulation of an electoral constituency's boundaries) had to be held to the standard of “strict security” under the Equal Protection Clause (14th Amendment). This case states that redistricting maps drawn based on race can be challenged as unconstitutional.
What is Shaw V Reno (1993)?
This US court case is the decision that established federal supremacy, ruling that Congress has powers under the Constitution.
What is McCulloh v Maryland?
This US court case is also known as the Pentagon Papers case which strengthened the First Amendment protections for the press.
What is New York Times Co v United States?
This US court case ruled that students do not lose their freedom of speech when they enter a school.
What is Tinker v Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)?
This US court case ruled that the government is not allowed to restrict independent political spending by corporations, labor unions, and other associations in a 5-4 decision.
What is Citizens United v FEC?
This US court case ruled that The First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause protects Amish parents from sending their children to public school past 8th grade.
What is Wisconsin v Yoder (1972)?
This US court case ruled to limit Congress’ power under Commerce Clause and reinforced state authority under federalism.
What is United States v Lopez (1995)?