CASES

Question 1

McDonald v. Chicago

Answer 1

14th Amendment due process clause, 2nd amendment right the right to bear arms.

Holding: Right to keep and bear arms for self-defense applies to the states.

Question 2

Establishment clause

Answer 2

The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing or favoring any religion. In essence, it ensures a separation of church and state

ex: cannot do school prayer

Question 3

Free Exercise Clause

Answer 3

Individuals can practice their religions without government intervention.

ex: Muslims can go do prayers in praying halls.

Question 4

Shaw v. Reno

Answer 4

Gerrymandering issue, Race was being used to create districts so it is fair under the Voting Rights Act

Holding: Race cannot be used as a sole benefactor of creating districts because it is Unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Law.

Question 5

McCullough v. Maryland

Answer 5

Supremacy Clause: The US Constitution and federal laws over state laws.

Necessary and Proper Clause (elastic clause): Can assume powers that are not listed to run the country.
- Commerce Clause: fed can do whatever for commerce.

Holding: Established supremacy of the US Constitution and federal laws.

Question 6

Gideon v. Wainright (1963)

Answer 6

He studied the law himself to council himself.

Holding: Everyone has the right to have a council. 6th Amendment right to council for ALL criminal cases.

Question 7

Baker vs. Carr (1962)

Answer 7

Gerrymandering
14th Amendment- Equal Protection Clause

In one state the districts were not re-proportioned and the size was super unequal and it violated the 14th Amendment so the courts can review.

Holding: opens doors to courts to reviewing redistricting challenges.