Gideon v. Wainwright
What was Gideon accused of?
Breaking into a pool hall in Panama City, FL
What were the two students wearing that got them suspended?
Black armbands with peace signs
What president was involved in this court case?
Richard Nixon
What did Billy Gobitas refuse to do that caused this court case?
Refused to pledge allegiance to the flag
What two amendments were brought into question in relation to Gideon's trial?
6th and 14th
What were the tow students protesting?
The Vietnam War
Besides the president, who were the two other men involved in this case?
Gordon Liddy and Howard Hunt
What did the court decide?
The court sided with the school stating that people cannot be exempted of something based on religion if religion is not involved.
What was the decision of this court case?
In order for a fair trial to occur, you must be provided a lawyer.
What are the name of the two students and what were the consequences of their protest?
Mary Beth and John and they were suspended.
What was the court case's ruling?
Richard Nixon had to release the tapes of his phone conversations.
What punishment did the Gobitas siblings face for not pledging allegiance?
They were expelled.
Guilty.
How did the court rule?
The black bands were a form of symbolic speech, causing them to be protected under the first amendment.
What did Nixon plead when asked to hand over tapes of his phone conversations?
Executive privilege
What religion group was Billy a part of?
Jehovah's Witness
What was the original argument surrounding Gideon not being provided a lawyer?
What did the court case create that continues to be used in universities and schools to determine freedom of speech?
Tinker Test
What is this court case also referred to as?
Watergate
What court case overruled Minersville v. Gobitas?
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette