Case Facts
Case Outcomes
Amendments
100

In Tinker v. Des Moines, how many students were suspended for wearing black armbands?

Five (Mary Beth Tinker, John Tinker, Chris Eckhardt, and two others)

100

In Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding random drug testing of student-athletes? 

It does not violate the Fourth Amendment's reasonable search and seizure clause

100

Which amendment was at the center of the Santa Fe ISD v. Jane Doe case?

The First Amendment (Establishment Clause)

200

In New Jersey v. T.L.O., what did the assistant principal find in T.L.O.'s purse that led to a more thorough search?

Rolling papers

200

In Kent v. United States, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the juvenile court's waiver of jurisdiction?

There was not a sufficient investigation before the waiver.

200

In Ingraham v. Wright, which amendments were discussed regarding corporal punishment in schools? 

The Eighth Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment) and the Fourteenth Amendment (due process)

300

In Ingraham v. Wright, how many licks did James Ingraham receive from the principal?

Twenty (20)

300

In West Side Community Schools v. Mergens, what did the Supreme Court hold regarding Westside's prohibition against the formation of a Christian club?

It was not consistent with the Establishment Clause and did not render the Equal Access Act unconstitutional

300

In Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton, which amendment was the focus of the case regarding random drug testing?

The Fourth Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures)

400

In Santa Fe ISD v. Jane Doe, what was the religion of the two families who sued the school district?

One Mormon + one catholic 

400

In Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the principal's actions?

They did not violate the students' First Amendment rights

400

In West Side Community Schools v. Mergens, which amendment was discussed in relation to the formation of a Christian club?

The First Amendment (Establishment Clause)

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