Marbury v. Madison (1803)
This case gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The Court ruled that federal law is higher than state law, a principle known as this.
What is the supremacy clause?
This case limited free speech during wartime when speech created this type of danger.
What is a “clear and present danger”?
This case overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine from Plessy v. Ferguson.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This case made it possible for courts to decide disputes about this process of drawing districts.
What is redistricting?
This decision was the first time the Court struck down a law passed by Congress.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The Court said creating a national bank was allowed under this part of the Constitution.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Charles Schenck was arrested for distributing flyers opposing this event.
What is the military draft in World War I?
The Court ruled that segregation in this setting violated equal protection.
What are public schools?
The case established this principle, meaning districts should have equal populations.
What is “one person, one vote”?