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How many supreme Court Justices are their?
This case dealt with the the 8th ammendment and homless populations.
What is the city of Grant Pass v. Johnson?
In GC vs Owensboro School District what item was searched
What does the 1st Amendment cover?
Freedom of speech, religion, and expression.
In Gideon v. Wainwright, what concern did the Supreme Court raise?
The Supreme Court noted that everyone, regardless of income, should have access to a lawyer.
In Texas v. Johnson, why was Mr. Johnson arrested?
Mr. Johnson was arrested for burning the flag.
What are your Miranda Rights?
You have the right to remain silent. If you do not have a lawyer the court will provide you one.
What does the 2nd Amendment cover?
The right to bear arms.
In Gideon v. Wainwright, what was Mr. Gideon found guilty of?
Mr. Gideon broke into a liquor store and stole a 2 liter bottle of whiskey.
In Texas v. Johnson, how did the Supreme Court rule and why.
The SCOTUS ruled in favor of Mr. Johnson and said that burning the flag was protected by the 1st amendment and freedom of expression.
In Minersville vs Gobitis what religion was the Gobitas family?
What does the 4th Amendment cover?
The right to not be searched without objective reasons - a warrant or probable cause.
In Brandenberg v. Ohio, what infamous group did Mr. Brandenberg belong to?
Mr. Brandenberg was a member of the KKK
In Mapp v. Ohio, the SCOTUS ruled in favor of Ms. Mapp even though the police found drugs in her home. Why did they rule this way?
The police entered Ms. Mapp's house by accident, without a warrant, and without probable cause. Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in a court of law.
In Mcdonald v. Chicago, Mr. Mcdonald lived in Chicago at the time of a handgun ban. Mcdonald had been frequently robbed but the city ban would not let him own a handgun. He sued. What did SCOTUS rule and why?
The SCOTUS ruled the handgun ban illegal. Further, they said that this was a case of self-defense and that all citizens had the right to defend themselves. The 2nd amendment would have been over-kill here.
What does the 5th Amendment cover?
In Brandenberg v. Ohio, Mr. Brandenberg made a speech supporting the idea that "someone" should take violent action against people of color, and was arrested. How did the SCOTUS rule and why?
The SCOTUS ruled in favor of Mr. Brandenberg, saying that speech that merely supports violence is protected by the 1st amendment.
In The Terry v. Ohio court case what police action did the court say was allowed.
Stop and Frisk.
Which two court cases deal with minors that were convited of murder.
Roper v. Simmons and Miller v. Alabama
What does the 10th Amendment cover?
Any powers not specifically given to the Federal government are given to the states.