Landmark Supreme Court Cases
This Supreme Court ruled separate but equal in this decision which led to legal segregation throughout the U.S.
Plessy V Ferguson
Which amendment outlaws slavery?
The 13th amendment
The Preamble serves as:
An introduction explaining the Constitution's purpose
Where in the Constitution can I find the Bill of Rights?
Amendments 1 through 10
$$ Double Points $$ The 5th amendment discusses due process, self incrimination, right to jury, double jeopardy, and eminent domain. What is Eminent Domain?
Government must provide fair payment and prove it will be for public use if they must take private property.
This Landmark Supreme Court decision overturned the Plessy decision and led to the end of racial segregation in schools.
Brown V Board of Education
Which amendment grants women the right to vote?
The 19th amendment
"Domestic Tranquility" refers to:
Peace inside the country (Police)
$$Double Points$$ List three of the five liberties included in the 1st Amendment.
Speech, religion, the press, petition the government, and peaceful assembly
What system of government is guided by religious laws and principles?
Theocracy
$$ Double Points $$ Because of this Landmark Supreme Court decision all states must provide public defenders for defendants who can't afford a lawyer.
Gideon V Wainwright
$$ Double Points $$ Which amendment states that the president and the vice president must run together as a team and be from the same political party?
The 12th Amendment
The phrase "establish Justice" in the Preamble means:
To set up a fair legal system (laws/courts)
The Tenth Amendment primarily deals with...
Reserved Powers/States' Rights
$$ Double Points $$ Explain the Process for amending the U.S. Constitution.
2/3 of states or both houses of Congress to propose
3/4 of states to ratify
This Landmark Supreme Court Decision states that juveniles must be given similar due process rights as adults.
In Re Gault
$$ Double Points $$ This amendment gives all males the right to vote, regardless of race or color.
The 15th Amendment
The Preamble's goal to "promote the general Welfare" means:
To advance the common good of all citizens
The right to legal counsel is guaranteed by the:
6th Amendment
What two branches of government are involved in the lawmaking process?
The legislative and the executive branches
This Landmark Court Decision stated that schools can limit or censor student speech if it goes against the educational mission of the school.
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
Which amendment establishes law of blood and soil for natural born citizenship and promises equal protection?
The 14th Amendment
$$ Double Points $$ Which goal in the Preamble focuses on protecting the nation from foreign threats?
Provide for the common defense
Which group demanded that a Bill of Rights be included in the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Which form of government is ruled by a small group or council? (usually the wealthiest in the country)
Oligarchy