basic cases
What was Gideon v. Wainwright about?
A man denied a lawyer in a criminal case.
Who won Gideon v. Wainwright?
Gideon
What does the 1st Amendment protect? (five answers)
speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What clause is used to apply rights to the states?
Due process clause (14th Amendment)
who wrote fed 10?
James madison
What was the issue in Tinter v. Des Moines?
Free speech for students. (armbands)
What did the court say in Tiner v. Des Moines?
what does the 6th amendment guarantee?
A speedy, public trial and the right to a lawyer.
What clause let's Congress stretch its powers?
Necessary and proper clause.
What does Brutus 1 warn against?
A strong central government
What did McDonald v. Chicago deal with?
Handgun bans and the 2nd Amendment.
What was the incorporated in McDonald v. Chicago?
The right to bear arms (2nd Amendment).
What is banned in the 8th amendment?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What clause bans official religions?
Establishment clause
What is the main idea in fed 78?
Judicial branch should be independent
What case challenged a federal attempt to block press freedom?
New York Times v. US (pentagon paper)
What clause was used in Engel v. Vitale?
The Establishment clause
What does the 4th amendment protect?
No unreasonable searches and seizures. (warrent needed)
What clause lets Congress regulate trade?
Commerce clause
What document defends civil disobedience?
Letter from Birmingham
What case involved prayer in public schools?
Engel v. Vitale
What was the ruling in Wisconsin v . Yoder? Who won?
Amish families didn't have to send kids to school past 8th grade-religious freedom won.
What is the 9th amendment about?
Right not listed in the constitution still belong to the people.
What clause says the constitution is the highest law?
Supremacy clause.
What issue does fed 51 deal with?
Checks and balances and separations of powers