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Is freedom of speech limitless? Give an example to support your answer.
No
Ex:
Threats of violence
Screaming fire in a crowded building
Being in school.
Describe the facts and outcome of McDonald v. Chicago
The Fourteenth Amendment makes the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense applicable to the states
Noteworthy fact
The Court recognized in Heller that the right to self-defense was one such "fundamental" and "deeply rooted" right
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To ensure protections for individual rights and freedoms from government overreach.
The court system rule on all cases passed by Congress to determine their Constitutionality.
True or False
False
What is the 14th amendment?
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
Describe the facts and outcome of Brown V. Board of Education.
Schools must desegregate. Separate but equal is inherently unequal.
Define judicial review.
What are Checks and Balances?
List a potential positive and potential negative of Checks and Balances.
Definition
Pro: It prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Con: It can be inefficient and prevent branches from completing their jobs.
A student comes into school wearing a "student for reproductive rights t-shirt on it".
What court case does this most relate to and following precedent what would be the outcome.
Tinker V. Des Moinse.
Describe the facts and outcome of Tinker V. Des Moines
The students won! Schools can’t stop student political expression unless it is disruptive.
Which of these is a power of the United States Supreme Court?
A.) to interpret laws
B.) to veto laws
c.) to pass laws
D.) to enforce laws
Interpret Laws
In the context of Gvt. what are individual rights?
Give an example.
Individuals have rights that no majority should be able to take away.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, privacy, religion, etc....
If a citizen thinks a law is unconstitutional, what is the best way to challenge it?
They should challenge it through the court system.
Describe the facts and outcome of Plessy V. Ferguson.
Facilities can be segregated as long as they are "equal in quality".
What is an executive order.
An order handed down directly from a president instruction the EXECUTIVE branch how to conduct business.
Which courts can use Judicial Review?
The Supreme Court and all federal courts
How did the ruling in Mcdonald V. Chicago impact federalism?
The right of the people to keep and bear Arms,” applies to state and local governments as well as to the federal government.
Federal Power increased as the Federal Supreme Court ruled local laws unconstitutional
Describe the facts and outcome of Marbury v. Madison
Declared the judiciary act unconstitutional therefore giving the Supreme Court's the power of judicial review.
What is Judicial Incorporation?
A constitutional principle that applies parts of the Bill of Rights to the states. The doctrine uses the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause to make these rights applicable.
What is the role of Maryland’s appellate courts?
Appellate courts review the rulings of lower trial courts.
Think appeal
Describe the facts of the Obergefell V. Hodges. Include background and which amendment was the basis for the lawsuit.
Wishart will explain