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What is the "Supreme Law of the Land”
The Constitution
Ruling on Dred Scott
He was property and had no right to sue in court.
The "Miranda Warning" (the right to remain silent) is based on which constitutional protection?
Protection against self-incrimination
Why did the Supreme Court decide to hear the case of In re Gault?
To determine if juveniles are entitled to due process rights like adults.
Established Judicial Review
Marbury v Madison
the "Impact" of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
It declared that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
How did the Miranda v. Arizona decision change the way police interact with suspects?
Police must read suspects their constitutional rights before questioning them in custody.
In both Hazelwood and Tinker, the Court looked at student speech. What is the key factor that determines if a school can limit that speech?
Whether the speech interferes with the operation and mission of the school.
In U.S. v. Nixon, what specific items did the prosecutor want from the President?
Tape recordings
What was the primary constitutional principle used in the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment
How did the Gideon v. Wainwright case change the legal system for poor defendants?
It ensured they would be provided a lawyer at the state's expense.
Based on the Miranda v. Arizona reading, why is a "custodial interrogation" (questioning while in police custody) considered so risky for a suspect’s rights?
Because suspects might feel intimidated into admitting to something they didn't do.
In Marbury v. Madison, why was the "Judiciary Act of 1789" important to the case?
It was the law that the Court declared unconstitutional.
What is the relationship between Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education?
Brown reversed the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy.
How did the ruling in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier distinguish between student speech and adult speech?
Student speech can be limited if it is part of a school-sponsored activity.
Why is the In re Gault case considered a "Landmark" case for the rights of children?
It guaranteed that the "essentials of due process" apply to everyone, regardless of age.
In U.S. v. Nixon, the Court ruled that "Executive Privilege" is not absolute. What does this suggest about the power of the President?
The President is subject to the law and the system of checks and balances.
In Plessy v. Ferguson, the "separate but equal" doctrine was used to justify segregation in:
Railway cars and other public facilities
In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, what was Gideon’s request?
To have a lawyer appointed to him
What would have likely happened if the Supreme Court had ruled against Marbury in Marbury v. Madison by saying they didn't have the power to review laws?
The Legislative and Executive branches could pass laws without any constitutional check.