Required Court Cases
Old McDonald didn't have a farm in this case, but he did want a shotgun.
McDonald v Chicago (2010)
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech
Freedom of Speech (or Free Speech clause)
The policy of preferring candidates from disadvantaged or minority groups
Affirmative Action
Assembly, Petition, etc...
First Amendment
This case reinterpreted the 2nd Amendment so that we have an individual right to bear arms.
DC v Heller (2008)
This case ended segregation in public schools.
Brown v Board of Education (1954)
This clause is why segregation is unconstitutional, re:Brown v Board
Equal Protection Clause
You can't use that against me, you didn't have a warrant!
exclusionary rule
Speedy trial, right to counsel, know who your accusers are.
6th Amendment
"Bong Hits 4 Jesus"
Morse v Frederick
This first amendment case dealt with students wearing black armbands to school.
Tinker v Des Moines (1969)
Unlike Santa, states hated this clause when it was added to the Constitution because it limited their power.
14th Amendment Due Process Clause
Schenck v US decided speech is not protected if it creates this
clear and present danger
"You have the right to remain silent!"
5th Amendment
I'd like some privacy, so I'm going to hide in my penumbra.
Griswold v Connecticut
Uncle Sam will foot the bill for your counsel.
Gideon v Wainwright (1963)
"I said you could go to the bathroom, not to leave the classroom. Why are you leaving?"
Necessary and Proper Clause
Government censorship, before
Prior restraint
States have powers that aren't denied to them or given to the federal government.
10th Amendment
This newspaper's story didn't get very far due to an unhappy mayor.
Near v Minnesota
Saying "Praise be to our Lord and Savior Cornelius" could get me fired!
Engel v Vitale (1962)
Article I Section 8 Clause 3
Commerce Clause
One by one, the states follow new old rules
Selective Incorporation
I regret suing you for $20.01.
7th Amendment
A map could get you to the house, but won't let you search it.
Mapp v Ohio