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What power was established in Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial review
In Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court upheld the idea of:
Separate but equal
Brown v. Board of Education overturned which earlier case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed the right to:
An attorney
The “Miranda Warning” came from which case?
Miranda v. Arizona
United States v. Nixon limited:
Executive privilege
A person suing another for damages is an example of what type of law?
Civil
A robbery case brought by the government is what type of law?
Criminal
A case involving rights protected by the Constitution is considered:
Constitutional law
Military law primarily applies to:
Members of the armed forces
How did Brown v. Board of Education change education in the United States?
It declared segregation unconstitutional
In In re Gault, the Court ruled that juveniles have:
Due process rights in court
Which situation is an example of constitutional law?
A challenge claiming a law violates free speech
A speeding ticket
B. lawsuit over property
C. challenge claiming a law violates free speech
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier affected which group most directly?
Students in school-sponsored activities
Why was Marbury v. Madison important to the balance of power?
It established the Supreme Court’s authority to interpret the Constitution
How did Dred Scott v. Sandford increase tensions in the United States?
It expanded slavery into territories
Which case most strengthened protections for individuals accused of crimes?
Gideon v. Wainwright
If a student newspaper article is removed by a principal, which case would most likely apply?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
“We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs are deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.”
Brown v. Board of Education
“Neither the doctrine of separation of powers, nor the need for confidentiality of high-level communications, can sustain an absolute, unqualified presidential privilege. The President is subject to the law, and the judiciary has the authority to review claims of privilege.”
United States v. Nixon
A student wore a black armband to protest a war. School officials suspended the student, arguing that the protest could cause disruption. The Court ruled that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech at the schoolhouse gate.”
Tinker v. Des Moines or Brown v. Board of Education?
Tinker v. Des Moines
A man was accused of a crime but could not afford an attorney. The state refused to provide him with one. The Supreme Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in criminal cases, and states must provide one if a defendant cannot afford it.
Gideon v. Wainwright
The Court declared that it has the power to review laws passed by Congress and determine whether they are constitutional. This decision established judicial review and strengthened the role of the judicial branch.
Marbury v. Madison
A newspaper published classified documents about the Vietnam War. The government attempted to stop publication, arguing national security concerns. The Court ruled that prior restraint is unconstitutional in most cases. New York Times v. US or Marbury v. Madison?
New York Times v. United States
Where was Christopher Columbus from?
Portugal