3.11-Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Question 1

The section of the 14th amendment that says that states must apply the law equally and cannot discriminate against citizens or groups of citizens.

Answer 1

Equal Protection Clause

Question 2

The belief that the conversations between the president and his aides are confidential.

Answer 2

Executive Privilege

Question 3

The power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive & legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by congress) the SCOTUS cases Marbury v. Madison established this power.

Answer 3

Judicial Review

Question 4

The concept that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law.

Answer 4

Legal Equality

Question 5

A judicial decision that is used as an example in dealing with later, similar cases.

Answer 5

Legal Precedent

Question 6

The rights included in the 4th, 5th, & 6th amendment: protection form unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, self incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to informed of criminal charges, right to be confronted by adverse witness, right to an attorney.

Answer 6

Rights of the accused

Question 7

The separation of people, such as segregation based on race.

Answer 7

Segregation

Question 8

Rights of people under age 18

Answer 8

Juvenile Rights.

Question 9

In complete agreement

Answer 9

Unanimous

Question 10

To carry legal action against an accused person to prove their guilt.

Answer 10

Prosecute.