Foundations of Government and Law
This case established the principle for Judicial review
What is Marbury v Madison?
This case said the first amendment rights too free speech can be ignored can be ignored if circumstances created a “clear and present danger”
What is Schneck v US?
This US Supreme Court case concluded that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional and set a precedent for removing segregation entirely.
What is Brown v Board of Education?
This court case gave the Judicial Branch powers to overlook voting districting, as it had to do with the Fourteenth Amendment.
What is Baker v Carr?
Particle accelerator
Thats a real knee slapper
This Supreme Court decision defined the scope of tinge Congress’s powers, disallowing states from taxing federal amenities and creating a national bank
What is Mcculloch v Maryland?
This case struck down praying in school
Engale v Vitale
Before this US Supreme Court Case, students in US public schools weren’t guaranteed their rights under the First Amendment of the constitution.
What is Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District?
This case struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990
What is United States v. Lopez?
The court case guaranteed the right to legal counsel for criminal defendants
What is GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT?
This court case abolished the government’s power to censor the press, and the press had all right to slander the government.
What is NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES?
This US Supreme Court case discussed the importance of freedom of religion compared to the importance of enforcing compulsory public education, specifically related to the beliefs of Amish people.
What is WISCONSIN V. YODER?
This US Supreme Court Case tackled the problem of race as a basis for creating and modifying voting districts.
What is SHAW V. RENO?
The court case that reversed multiple restrictions on political spending from companies, ruling that any independent expenditures are allowed under the First Amendment.
What is CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION?
The right of the people to keep and bear Arms
What is MCDONALD V. CHICAGO?