Clauses
Cases
Terms
Amendment Violations
100

What clause was cited in the Engel v. Vitale case, where a school system was disallowed to insert a voluntary, nondenominational prayer into the morning routine?

The Establishment Clause

100

Which case had students sue their school district for violating their first amendment rights, when they were suspended for wearing black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War?

Tinker v. Des Moines

100

What is the term for an opinion that goes against the majority opinion of the Supreme Court?

Dissenting opinion

100

In McDonald v. Chicago, which amendment was violated when Chicago passed a ban on firearms?

The second amendment's right to bear arms.

200

Which clause was cited McCulloch v. Maryland, where the state of Maryland was disallowed from taxing a national bank?

The Necessary and Proper Clause, or Elastic Clause.

200

Which case led to the creation of "Judicial Review?"

Marbury v. Madison

200

What is the term for an opinion that agrees with the majority opinion of the Supreme Court, but for a different reason?

Concurring opinion

200

In New York Times Co. v. United States, which amendment did the New York Times newspaper company say was being violated when the United States government attempted to prevent them from publishing classified information on the Vietnam War?

The first amendment's right to freedom of press.

300

What amendment was violated by the "separate but equal" doctrine, that created racial segregation in schools and was challenged by Brown v. Board of Education?

The fourteenth amendment's Equal Protection Clause

300

Which case involved the protection of "political speech" in regards to creating a documentary about a political candidate, and went against a the previous ruling set by McConnell v. FEC?

Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee

300

What is the title of the person who writes the opinions of the Supreme Court regarding cases, who is appointed by President and is seen as the "leader" of the Supreme Court?

Chief Justice

300

Which amendment was violated by a Florida court in Gideon v. Wainwright when the court refused to appoint Gideon with a lawyer during his trial?

The sixth amendment's right to an attorney and fair trial.
400

Which clause was cited in Lopez v. United States, where Alfonso Lopez was charged for bringing a gun onto school property?

The Commerce Clause

400

Which case had the Supreme Court decide that they could involve themselves in legislative appointment, so long as people were committing wrongdoings in the political process?

Baker v. Carr

400

What is the term for "finding meaning" in a piece of writing, which is something that the Supreme Court often does with the Constitution?

Interpretation

400

According to Jane Roe, which was the main amendment violated by a Texas Law that completely outlawed abortion?

The fourteenth amendment and it's right to privacy.