Cases Flashcards
Brown versus board of education
School segregation violated the 14th amendment.  it struck down the concept of separate but equal
Hazelwood versus
Kuhlmeier 
A school Merced high standards for student speech. The first amendment does not protect all types of speech in school. 
Miranda versus Arizona
When police question you in custody, they must inform you of your fifth and sixth amendment rights 
Bush versus gore
This case raised issues of fairness in American elections different counties using different ballots is a 14th amendment violation 
In re Gault
Juveniles must be informed of the rights parents must be notified of a hearing 
Plessy versus Ferguson
This is Asian said separate facilities for blacks and whites were not unconstitutional as long as they were equal quality 
Marbury 
Versus Maddison 
This decision established judicial review hearing cases on other branches of government 
Tinker versus Des Moines
Students, silent protest with arm bands, was a freedom of expression, and protected by the first amendment 
Gideon versus Wainwright 
States have to provide per defendants with a lawyer in a criminal case 
DC versus Heller
DC versus Heller
Protected by the second amendment, individuals have the right to own it and keep a gun in their homes for self-defense 
US versus Nixon
This limited executive privilege, and not even a president should be above the law