Important Cases
What was the major outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson
Racial segregation in public facilities is constitutional, as long as facilities are equal (Separate but equal)
Freedom of Speech
1st Amendment
What is a dual court system
2 courts
Judicial Review
The document that outlines the government
The Constitution
What case overturned the ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson
What is Brown v. Board of Education
Right to bear arms
2nd amendment
1. Supreme Court
2. Court of Appeals (Apellate)
3. U.S. District Courts (Trial Courts)
Who declares laws unconstitutional
The Supreme Court
Head Judge of supreme court
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Why wasn't Dred Scott allowed to sue in federal court
The court did not see him as a citizen
grants citizenship to those born or naturalized in the United States
14th Amendment
How many justices are on the supreme court
How does interpreting laws limit congress
Limit how laws are applied
Power to review laws
Judicial Review
When was Miranda V. Arizona
Gave women right to vote
19th amendment
What are the chambers of congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Who presides over the impeachment trial of the president
The Chiecf Justice
Request to a higher court to review a verdict
Appeal
What issue started the case of Texas v. Johnson
What is burning the flag (Symbolic Speech)
Ended Prohibition
18th amendment
What term describes the government's power being shared from the states to the federal government
How can state laws be overturned
Federal supremecy
Written explanation of a court's decision
Opinion