the case
what state did goss v lopez take place in
ohio
what amendment was involved in this case
the 14th amendment
10 days
who did the supreme court rule in favor of
the students (Lopez)
this case involved the 13th amendment
false
what year did goss v lopez take place
1975
what clause under the14th amendment was most important in this case
the due process clause
what was he accused of
destruction of school property in the lunchroom
what was the vote
5-4
students have constitutional rights in public schools
true
what is the name of the student the case is about (first and last name)
dwight lopez
what does the due process clause mean?
the right to fair treatmend and procedures
what did lopez say about his involvment in the altercation?
he was an innocent bystander
what do schools have to tell students before suspending them
what they are accused of
the supreme court ruled 4-5
false they ruled 5-4
what was the name of the principal
Mr. Goss
what does the due process clause protect people from
loosing their rights as citizens without fair procedures
what did lopez believe was unfair about his suspension
he wasn't given the chance to explain himself
what opportunity must the students recieve prior to suspension
a chance to explain their side
students must have an opportunity to defend themselves before a short term suspension
true
what school did lopez attend and in what grade
he was a senior at central high school
what does the equal protection clause mean and how is it relevant in this case
it means equal treatment for all citizens under the law and it is relevant because most speculate the suspentions were provoked by racial injustice
what issue did the supreme court have to decide
wether students deserve due process before suspension
what was the biggest impact of this case
it established basic due process protections for students facing suspension
schools are not allowed to discipline students
false