AP Gov Required Supreme Court Cases Flashcards
(14 cards)
Marbury v. Madison
Established the power of judicial review, which allows the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
McCulloch v. Maryland
Congress could start a bank, but could not tax banks
Schenck v. United States
The defendants mailed pamphlets criticizing the military draft, the SC decided that speech could be limited when it presents a “clear and present danger”
Brown v. Board of Education
Segregation in public schools was ruled unconstitutional
Engel v. Vitale
The government can’t lead prayer in public schools
Baker v. Carr
The SC has jurisdiction over redistricting questions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Defendants have the right to an attorney
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
Schools couldn’t punish students for wearing black armbands in support of the end of the Vietnam war
New York Times Co. v. United States
The SC ruled that prior restraint is unconstitutional and restricts free press
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Students do not have to attend school past the eighth grade if it goes against their religious beliefs
Shaw v. Reno
Racial gerrymandering is unconstitutional
United States v. Lopez
Challenged the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990
McDonald v. Chicago
Upheld the second amendment
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
Restricted political spending of corporations is unconstitutional
