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Controversial Court Cases Flashcards

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What court case established the power of the U.S. Supreme Court to review laws and compare them to constitutional rights?

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Marbury vs. Madison

1803

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What court case established the “separate but equal” policy that maintained segregation?

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Plessy vs. Ferguson

1896

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What court case established that separate is NOT equal and there should not be segregation?

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Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education

1954

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What court case gave people the guarantee that they be told their rights when arrested?

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Miranda vs. Arizona

1966

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What court case gave women the “right to choose” in matters of abortion?

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Roe vs. Wade

1973

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