MARBURY V. MADISION (1803)
What did Madison violate and what was Marbury Seeking?
Madison failed to deliver Marbury’s judicial appointment, and Marbury was seeking a writ of mandamus.
Why did Maryland try to tax the national bank?
Maryland imposed a tax on the national bank to assert control over federal institutions.
What actions led to Schenck’s arrest?
Schenck distributed leaflets urging people to resist the WW1 draft, violating the Espionage Act.
Why did the Court rule against segregation in Brown v. Board of Education?
The Court found that segregating public school by race was unequal and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
What issue did Baker raise about Tennessee’s legislative districts?
Baker argued that Tennessee’s districts were unevenly set up, giving some voters less representation.
How did the Supreme Court’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison reshape the role of the judiciary within the federal government?
Established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and invalidate laws that conflict with it.
What was the Court’s response in McCulloch v. Maryland?
The Court ruled that Congress had powers not directly written in the Constitution to create a national bank, and that states cannot tax the federal government, reinforcing the supremacy of federal law.
Why did the Court uphold Schenck’s conviction in Schenck v. United States?
His conviction was upheld by the Court, ruling that speech creating a “clear and present danger” is not protected by the First Amendment.
How did the Brown v. Board decision impact public schools across the country?
It led to the desegregation of public schools and began to break down racial segregation in education.
What impact did the Court’s decision in Baker v. Carr have on redistricting cases?
Established that federal courts have the authority to review redistricting challenges when they potentially violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.