Supreme court cases Flashcards
(15 cards)
Engel v. Vitale
Schools may not impose nor inhibit prayer/ First amendment freedom of religion.
Wisconson V. Yoder
The government cannot force students to go to school against their religious practices. First amendment free exercise clause
Tinker v. Des Moines
Students are allowed to protest. They cannot cause harm or destruction in the process. First amendment freedom of speech in school.
Schenck v. United States
Any speech that presents a clear and present danger to the united states or citizens is not protected. Criticizing the United states is not illegal. First amendment freedom of speech
New York Times V. Unites States
The government cannot prevent the press from printing classified info. Prior restraint is constrictive of the first amendment, and only under rare circumstances is permissible
McDonald V. Chicago
A state banning the carrying of handguns is against the citizens rights in the second and fourteenth amendment
GIdeon V. Wainwright
The government is required to provide legal counsel for defendants in non-capital cases. 6th amendment right ot an adequate defense.
Roe V. Wade
A woman’s decision to get an abortion is protected under the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th amendment under privacy rights
Brown V. Board of education
Segregated facilities are a violation of the 14th amendment protection of equal rights.
McCulloch V. Maryland
The necessary and proper clause gives Congress the authority to establish a national bank that cannot be taxed by the states. Implied powers in Necessary and proper clause.
United States V. Lopez
The commerce clause does not give the federal government the authority to make gun laws in state institutions such as schools.
Baker V. Carr
Federal courts have the authority to enforce the 14th amendment’ equal protection clause over districts which are disproportionately populated.
Shaw V. Reno
Legislative districts may not be drawn using race as the primary factor.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
1st amendment freedom of speech guarantees extend to corporations and unions as well as individuals. Furthermore, campaign donations are considered political speech, so election expenditures provided by corporations are protected speech and cannot be restricted.
Marbury v. Madison
The provision of the Judiciary Act of 1801giving the courts authority to intervene in the executive branch is unconstitutional. Established the principle of Judicial Review, enabling the courts to declare the constiutionality of legislative and executive acts.
