supreme court cases
Amendments
Branches of government
federalism
house v senate
100

this case was about kids who wore armbands to school. This protested the war that was going on, but the principal was not very happy with that and they got suspended

What is tinker v. Des Moines

100

freedom of speech

what is the 1st amendment

100

makes laws

what is the legislative branch

100

when power is divided between different powers of government.

What is federalism

100

the chamber is considered more prestigious

senate

200

This case was about drugs. A girl was caught smoking in the school bathroom by a teacher. So the teacher looked through her bag. She was very mad because she thought her 4th amendment laws were being passed.

What is New Jersey v. TLO

200

no cruel and unusual punishment

8th amendment

200

interpreting the laws

what is the judicial branch

200

when states are forced to compete against each other.

Competitive federalism

200

This camber is in charge of initating any bills that require the raising of revenue

house

300

This case was about a 16 year old boy who had been on probation since he was 14. He had done many bad things like raping, stealing,etc...... His lawyer asked for him to get a juvenile punishment sine he was under 18. The judge did not do as asked and he was sentenced to life in  prison.

what is Kent v. USA

300

the right to keep bear arms

what is the 2nd amendment

300

the president

what is the executive ranch

300

what are the three levels of government.

what is national,state, and local government

300

This chamber has so many rules

What is house

400

This case was about a child who was misbehaving so the principal decided to give him 5 swats with a paddle. The child refused and instead he gave the child 20 swats injuring the kid very badly.

what is Ingram v. wright

400

the right to have privacy 

what is the 4th amendment

400

appoints or removes people from the cabinet

what is the executive branch

400

The power to declare war.

what is national government

400

This chamber has he ability to include non-germane additions to legislation during floor debate

What is senate

500
This case was about juniors who helped with the school paper. In the school paper they talked about teen pregnancy and divorce. The principal wasn't pleased with this case and told him they can't publish it.

what is Hazel wood v. kuhlmeier

500

The right of trial

what is the 7th amendment
500

has ability to lesser courts

what is the judicial branch

500

A particular town in which they elect representatives on those who live there.

What is local government

500

this chamber is more diverse in terms of membership

What is house

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