Marbury v. Madison
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during this case (also John Adam’s Secretary of State!)
Who is John Marshall
What aspect of the Fifth Amendment does the Miranda decision address?
The Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination requires law enforcement officials to advise a suspect interrogated in custody of their rights to remain silent and to obtain an attorney, at no charge if need be. Supreme Court of Arizona reversed and remanded.
Which one of the following led to the U.S. Supreme Court Case United States v. Nixon?
Why Bush won the 2000 election?
Bush, won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Al Gore, the incumbent vice president. ... On election night, it was unclear who had won, with the electoral votes of the state of Florida still undecided. The returns showed that Bush had won Florida by such a close margin that state law required a recount.
Which United States Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?
Who is William Marbury versus James Madison
What was the decision in Marbury v Madison?
The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review—the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional. The unanimous opinion was written by Chief Justice John Marshall
What are Miranda rights? What rights are included in a Miranda warning?
You have the right to remain silent. ... You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense."
Which prior Supreme Court case could be cited as a precedent for the majority decision in United States v Nixon?
Who is Gonzalez v. Raich
What was the decision in Bush v Gore?
Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98 (2000), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court that settled a recount dispute in Florida's 2000 presidential election. The ruling was issued on December 13, 2000. On December 9, the Court had preliminarily halted the Florida recount that was occurring.
a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality.
Brown v. Board of Education
Who won the case of Marbury v Madison?
The court ruled that the new president, Thomas Jefferson, via his secretary of state, James Madison, was wrong to prevent William Marbury from taking office as justice of the peace for Washington County in the District of Columbia.
why does it matter if people, who are in police custody, are advised of their rights?
The driving purpose behind the Miranda Rights is to prevent law enforcement from forcing individuals being interrogated to incriminate themselves. The Miranda Rights were created to help defend the 5th Amendment right against compelled self-incrimination and uphold the 6th Amendment right to counsel.
What is the significance of United States v Nixon?
Issued on July 24, 1974, the decision was important to the late stages of the Watergate scandal, when there was an ongoing impeachment process against Richard Nixon. United States v. Nixon is considered a crucial precedent limiting the power of any U.S. president to claim executive privilege
Who ran against Bush?
During his campaign, Bush criticized his Democratic opponent, incumbent Vice President Al Gore, over gun control and taxation. When the election returns were tallied on November 7, Bush had won 29 states, including Florida.
What laws were declared unconstitutional?
Examples of laws that were declared unconstitutional in the United States include Roe vs. Wade (1973), which declared the abortion laws in fifty U.S. states unconstitutional and the Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which nullified racial segregation in public schools. There are different forms of constitutions
Why was Marbury v Madison unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison strengthened the federal judiciary by establishing for it the power of judicial review, by which the federal courts could declare legislation, as well as executive and administrative actions, inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution (“unconstitutional”) and therefore null and void
In what circumstances does the Miranda decision apply?
requires that officers let you know of certain facts after your arrest, before questioning you. An officer who is going to interrogate you must convey to you that: You have the right to remain silent
What is the dissenting opinion of United States v Nixon?
In a unanimous decision, the Court ruled in favor of the United States and against President Nixon. Chief Justice Burger, wrote the opinion for the Court, which concluded that presidents do enjoy a constitutionally protected executive privilege, but that the privilege was not absolute.
How did Gore win the popular vote but lose the election?
Tilden was, and remains, the only candidate in American history who lost a presidential election despite receiving a majority (not just a plurality) of the popular vote. After a first count of votes, Tilden won 184 electoral votes to Hayes' 165, with 20 votes unresolved
landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the segregated facilities were equal in quality – a doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal".
Plessy v. Ferguson
In his decision, John Marshall had to answer 3 questions. Name two
1. Does Marbury have a right to his commission? 2. If he has a right , and it has been violated , does the law provide him a remedy? 3.If they do afford him a remedy, is the writ of mandamus the remedy the writ of mandamus.
Do juveniles have Miranda rights?
Juveniles have the right to have an attorney present during all phases of the proceedings. If they cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for them. ... Finally, the Court extended the Miranda decision to apply to juveniles as well as adults.
Why did Nixon refuse to release the tapes?
President Nixon initially refused to release the tapes, for two reasons: first, that the Constitutional principle of executive privilege extends to the tapes and citing the separation of powers and checks and balances within the Constitution, and second, claiming they were vital to national security.
What was the rationale behind the decision? (Why did they decide what they decided)
The Fourteenth Amendment's Equal protection clause guarantees individuals that their ballots cannot be devalued or granted more protection then others. So by recounting the votes it would be unconstitutional
What was the ruling in McCulloch v Maryland?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution to create the Second Bank of the United States and that the state of Maryland lacked the power to tax the Bank