Supreme Court Cases
Symbolic Speech, 1st Amendment, black armbands, Vietnam War.
Tinker v Des Moines
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
The Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land" and take priority over state laws. Which Clause?
Supremacy Clause Article VI
This abolished slavery.
13th
This lowered the voting age to 18.
26th
The right to bear arms. 2nd Amendment. Protect yourself in your house.
D.C. v Heller
Citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
James Madison. Which Federalist Paper?
14
A state must recognize the validity of the public acts, records and court decisions of other STATES. Which clause am I?
Full Faith and Credit Clause Article IV
No quartering of soldiers in the Houses in the USA.
3rd
This gave women the right to vote.
19th
Symbolic Speech, 1st Amendment. Flag Burning.
Texas v Johnson
The Constitution has a balance between National and State Governments. Which Federalist Paper? James Madison
39
Constitutional authorization for Congress to make any law required to carry out its powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause - Elastic Clause
Religion
Assembly
Petition Rapps!
Press
Speech
1st Amendment
This banned poll taxes to be collected in order to vote.
24th
Attorneys being provided for defendants who can not afford one. Public Defender. 6th Amendment
Gideon v Wainwright
Checks & Balances, Separation of Powers were designed to keep any one branch from becoming to powerful. James Madison. Which Federalist Paper?
51
14th Amendment prohibits states from denying Equal Protection under the law. It is used to combat discrimination.
Equal Protection Clause
You have the right to remain silent.
Eminent Domain
5th Amendment
Presidential Secession.
President then
Vice-President then
Speaker of the House
25th Amendment
Schools can do a search without a warrant if they have reasonable suspicion. 4th Amendment
New Jersey v TLO
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, the first postmaster general of the United States, created free libraries and a U.S. Diplomat. Who am I?
Benjamin Franklin
Prohibits the government from establishing an official state religion.
Establishment Clause
You have the right to counsel (an attorney)
6th Amendment
No person can be elected to the Presidency more than twice.
22nd Amendment