Important Court Cases Presentation Project

• February 11,1818• James McCulloch & Maryland State• During this case, states placed heavy taxes on banks and James McCulloch

refused to pay taxes, so they sued him.• Significance - This case created necessary & proper clause• Decision/Outcome - 7 vote for McCulloch and 0 votes against McCulloch.

This case deals with U.S. Constitution Article 1, section 8 & Clauses 1-18.

Questions•When did this court case took place?

•What was the Decision/Outcome of this case?

• March 2, 1824• Thomas Gibbons & Aaron Ogden• During this case, ----------------------------------------------------------------------.• Significance - This case stated that death penalty laws that allow random,

racial results are unconstitutional.• Decision/Outcome - 5 vote for Furman and 4 votes against Furman. This

case deals with U.S. Constitution Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment.

Questions•How many people were involved in this case?

•What was the Decision/Outcome of this case?

• June 29, 1972• William Henry Furman & State of Georgia• During this case, --------------------------------------------------------------------.• Significance - This case created death Penalty laws. • Decision/Outcome - 5 vote for Gibbons and 4 votes against Gibbons. This

case deals with U.S. Constitution Article 1, section 8 & Clauses 3.

Questions•Why was this court case so significant?

•Summarize this case in your own words.

• June 19, 1966• Miranda & State of Arizona • During this case, --------------------------------------------------------------------.• Significance - This case established criminal defendants had a rights to know

their rights under the constitution prior to questioning by law enforcement. • Decision/Outcome - 5 votes for Miranda and 4 votes against Miranda. This case

deals with U.S. Constitution Amendment 5 & Amendment 14.

Questions•When did this case took place?

•Describe what happened during this case.