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What established the supremacy of federal law over state law, affirming Congress's power?
MCCULLOCH v. MARYLAND (1819)
What case ruled that sponsored prayers in public schools violated the First Amendment?
Engel v. VITALE (1962)
What ruling decided that under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, any re-districting that is driven by race only must pass strict scrutiny to ensure it’s not causing segregation?
SHAW V. RENO (1993)
What court case ruled that speech creating “present danger” is not protected under the First Amendment?
SCHENCK v. UNITED STATES (1919)
What court decision ruled that states are required to provide free legal defense to those who cannot afford it?
Gideon v. WAINWRIGHT (1963
What established that schools are gun-free zones?
UNITED STATES V. LOPEZ (1995)
What Supreme Court decision ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION (1954)
What ruling decided that students attending public schools cannot be revoked of their right to freedom of speech, when entering school after students wore black armbands to protest against the Vietnam War?
TINKER V. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (1969)
What court ruling established that the Second Amendment is not just limited to the federal government, but also state and local?
MCDONALD V. CHICAGO (2010)
What case gave federal courts authority to hear lawsuits about unfair voting districts?
BAKER V. CARR (1962)
What court decision ruled in favor of press protection under the first amendment, allowing for the Pentagon Papers to be released under Nixon's administration?
NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES (1971)
What Supreme Court ruling affirmed that corporations and labor unions are able to spend unlimited amounts of money towards political communications under the First Amendment?
CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION (2010)