1st Amendment Cases
Freedom of speech can be limited if it brings forth clear and present danger to society.
Schneck v United States
What right does the 2nd Amendment give?
The right to bear arms
What does the 4th Amendment give?
The right against unreasonable search and seizures
This case allowed the Pentagon Papers to be published and expanded the freedom of press.
New York Times v United States
What is a precedent?
An old rule or law that shapes or guides future laws and decisions.
Mapp v Ohio
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court
Which court case overturned Plessy v Ferguson, saying that racial segregation in schools is unequal?
Brown v Board of Education
What is the precedent set in Engel v Vitale?
School-sponsored religion is unconstitutional and violates the 1st Amendment.
What case established that the 2nd Amendment is an individual right to own a handgun outside of the military?
District of Columbia v Heller
A police officer must read someone their rights before questioning. Ex. The right to remain silent
Miranda v Arizona
Which state did Brown v Board of Education take place?
Kansas
What is the Miller Test?
To see how obscene a piece of work is
Which city did put restrictions on guns which ultimately led Mr. McDonald to sue saying he should have the right to own a handgun even at the local/state level?
City of Chicago
Gideon v Wainwright
The SCOTUS decided in favor of Linda Brown in Brown v Board of Education. What is the main reason they decided this?
racial segregation in schools made African American students feel inferior.
What is the Lemon Test?
A test to see if a law violates the establishment clause in the 1st Amendment. 1) Is it secular in purpose 2) Does it advance or hold back religion 3) Is it entangled in religion
What year did DC v Heller happen?
2008
Which state did Gideon v Wainwright take place?
Florida
Gitlow v New York
The 1st Amendment right of freedom of speech does not protect someone from speech of violent government overthrow