SUPREME COURT CASESOther Cases 1 2 3 4 5
Civil Rights (1) 1 2 3 4 5Student Rights 1 2 3 4 5Civil Rights (2) 1 2 3 4 5
4th, 5th, 6th Amendments
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Federal Government
Powers
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In this case, the court established the clear &
present danger rule.
Schenck v. US
Court ruled that flag burning was protected by
the 1st Amendment.
Texas. Johnson
Court ruled prior censorship was
unconstitutional.
NY Times v. US
Court ruled a certain group’s rights could be limited during times of
war.
Korematsu v. US
Court ruled that federal government could enforce desegregation under Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (includes busing)
Swann v Charlotte Mecklenburg
Court ruled against affirmative action, but did
not overturn it.
University of California v. Bakke
Court ruled that slaves could not sue for
freedom. Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.Dred Scott v. Sanford
Court ruled “separate but equal” was
Constitutional, led to an increase in segregation.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Court overturned Plessy; separate but equal unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
Court ruled that businesses could not discriminate
against black customers. Federal Government power over interstate commerce.
Heart of Atlanta Motel v US
Court ruled principal could edit newspaper.
Limited students 1st Amendment rights.
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Court established reasonable suspicion rule
for school searches; limited 4th Amendment
rights.New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Court ruled school prayer was unconstitutional.
Engel v. Vitale
Court ruled schools must show a disruption to the learning environment to
limit 1st Amendment rights.
(Freedom of Expression)Tinker v. Des Moines
Court ruled schools must show a disruption to the learning environment to
limit 1st Amendment rights. (Freedom of Speech)
Bethel School District v Fraser
Ruled that states could protect women with proper justification.
Muller v. Oregon
Ruled that states could not ban abortion during
1st trimester.
Roe v. Wade
Ruled that states did not have to provide public money for abortions.
Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
Court ruled the death penalty was not a
violation of the 8th & 14th Amendments.
Gregg v Georgia
Court ruled the death penalty was a violation
of the 8th & 14th Amendments.
Furman v Georgia
Ruled that illegal evidence could not be
used in court.
Mapp v. Ohio
Ruled that illegal confessions could not be
used in court.
Escobedo v. Illinois
Ruled that indigent defendants had to be provided counsel by
states in felony cases.
Gideon v. Wainwright
Ruled that police must inform suspects of their
rights prior to questioning.
Miranda v. Arizona
Court ruled that juveniles are entitled to the same 5th & 6th Amendment rights as
adults.
In re Gault
Ruled that states could not tax the federal
government.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Strengthened the federal government power over
interstate commerce.
Gibbons v. Ogden
Ruled that executive privilege existed, but did
not apply in this case.
US v. Nixon
Established the power of judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
Ruled that state legislatures had to be
based on population. 1 person = 1 vote.
Reynolds v. Sims