Supreme Court Cases
Ruling determined a woman’s right to privacy included the right to choose abortion, legalizing it during the first trimester and when the woman’s health is at risk
Roe v. Wade
The United States has two court systems, state and federal. This is often called a _____ court system.
Dual
A judicial decision that serves as a guide for setting later cases of similar nature.
Precedent
Who appoints/approves S.C. nominees?
President/Senate
Established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to strike down unconstitutional laws.
Marbury v. Madison
When both courts hear the same case, that is called ____________ jurisdiction.
Concurrent
The person whom a complaint/lawsuit is made against.
Defendant
What does the blindfold represent on Lady Justice?
Impartiality/fairness
The Court upheld racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine, ruling it did not violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.
Plessy v. Ferguson
In what court system are most cases heard today?
State courts
The title for a person who files a suit/case against someone else.
Plaintiff
Define Judicial Review.
Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional.
Suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation: the right to remain silent, to counsel, and to have an attorney provided if they cannot afford one.
Miranda v. Arizona
In which court system would this case be heard?
A citizen sues the U.S. government for wrongful termination.
Federal
A court that hears the case on appeal from a lower court (2nd, 3rd, 4th+ time a case has been heard by a court)
Appellate Jurisdiction
When does the US Supreme Court start its session and when does it end?
October - June/July
Ruling: once a suspect becomes an accused person, they must be allowed to consult a lawyer under the 6th Amendment to avoid self-incrimination.
Escobedo v. Illinois
Why are cases decided by the Supreme Court so important? What do they establish? (Vocab - not looking for judicial review!)
They set a precedent (example) for the whole country.
This is the authority of a court to hear (to try and decide on) a case.
Jurisdiction
Name ONE of the Supreme Court Justices Trump appointed.
Neil Gorsuch
Brett Kavanaugh
Amy Coney Barrett