Cases

Question 1

Marbury v Madison

Answer 1

established judicial review in the US

Question 1

Wickard v Filburn

Answer 1

showed the sheer regulatory power of the federal government concerning the commerce clause

Question 2

*Under EC
Burwell v Hobby Lobby Stores

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context: HL can’t be forced to provide contraceptives because against faith
- USSC said this is okay because it is not our compelling interest

Question 3

US v O’Brien (1968)

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burning draft cards was made illegal and showed us that we have laws that limit our 1st amendment rights during a time of war

Question 4

US v Cruikshank

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USSC determined that 2nd Amendment doesn’t protect someone’s right to a gun, it just prevents the federal government from seizing them (nothing abt states or other individuals)

Question 5

Presser v Illinois

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reiterating that it is the state’s role to take away or not take away guns

Question 6

US v Miller (1939)

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requires tax on production and registration for owning a gun; this was the first example of a federal law that regulates what kind of guns you can have

Question 7

Ohio v Terry (1968)

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for police to stop someone, they need reasonable suspicion (see something telling) that their safety is endangered

Question 8

Weeks v US (1914)

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Exclusionary rule was created, but applied only to the federal government at this point

Question 9

Mapp v Ohio (1961)

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Incorporated exclusionary rule to the states according to the 4th Amendment

Question 10

Miranda v Arizona (1965)

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Made the “Pleading the 5th” right against self incrimination apply to police prosecution not just in court
- Miranda Law

Question 11

Salinas v Texas (2013)

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USSC decided that the 5th amendment does not establish a complete right to remain silent. it only guarantees that criminal defendants cannot be forced to testify

Question 12

Blueford v Arkansas (2012)

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clarified the limits of the double jeopardy clause

Question 12

Furman v Georgia (1952)

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unfair death penalties and more regulations regarding the death penalty were added

Question 13

Gregg v Georgia (1956)

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the death penalty applied appropriately does not violate the 8th and 14th amendments

Question 14

Griswold v Connecticut (1965)

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Griswold Won: How are you going to enforce the law of making contraception illegal without infringing on people’s privacy

Question 15

Roe v Wade

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Decided US constitution protects a woman’s right to have an abortion

Question 16

Planned Parenthood v Casey

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decided minors do need abortion consent, because it is not a violation of their privacy

Question 17

Barron v Baltimore (1833)

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Bill of rights now applies to states

Question 18

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad v City of Chicago (1894)

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incorporated takings clause of 5th amendment into due process clause of the 14th amendment by: requiring states to provide just compensation for seizing private property

Question 19

Kelly v Grinwell (1984 NJ Supreme Court)

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Ex post facto (law created after the case but they were still found liable)

Question 20

Sutter v Hutchings (1985) (GA Supreme Court)

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if you serve alc to a minor and they leave your house and then injure a 3rd party, you are liable

Question 21

Fasset v DKE (PA Supreme Court) (1986)

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liable of per se negligence

Question 22

Grimshaw v Ford

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Case established that money damages would be this high

Question 23

BMW v Gore

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Term Goring Punitive came from; decided that punitive damages have to be proportional to compensatory damages

Question 24

Exxon Valdez Case

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point: certain statutes that limit punitives

Question 25

State Street Bank v Ernst (1938)

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company ended up defaulting on the loan, so state street bank sued the company and ernst
- accountants standard of proof was lowered all you have to prove is recklessness

Question 26

Kelo v City of New London (2005)

Answer 26

government can also decrease your property value and compensate you for that decrease