F Court cases Flashcards
Engel v Vitale
Lead prayer within a public school
no official state prayer or religion within public school
New York Times v U.S
NYT posted military involvemnt in Vietnam that Nixon wanted to keep confidential
it was allowed
Schneck v. Us
The man protested a military draft
was posing clear and present danger, different rights during wartime
Tinker v Des Moines
Students were suspended for wearing armbands against the Vietnam war
students do not shed their rights at the school gates
Brown v Board of Education
Definition: U.S. Supreme Court case ending racial segregation in public schools.
Impact:
Desegregation: Ended legal segregation in schools.
Civil Rights Catalyst: Inspired the Civil Rights Movement.
Legal Precedent: Set the stage for challenging segregation laws.
Symbol of Justice: Signified the fight for equality.
Wisconsin v Yoder
Amish family refused to send children to school after 8th grade because it was against religion
school attendance law was unconstitutional and against religion
Citizen United v FEC
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Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
Background:
Inspired by the desire of Citizens United, a non-profit organization, to broadcast a film critical of Hillary Clinton during the 2008 Democratic primary elections.
Definition:
U.S. Supreme Court case that challenged restrictions on corporate and union spending in political campaigns, citing violation of First Amendment rights.
Impact:
Political Spending as Speech: Established that political spending by corporations and unions is a form of protected free speech under the First Amendment.
Unlimited Expenditures: Removed restrictions on independent expenditures, allowing corporations and unions to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns.
Rise of Super PACs: Contributed to the formation and influence of Super PACs, independent political action committees with significant financial power.
Controversial Decision: Sparked debates on the role of money in politics and its potential impact on elections.
US v Lopez
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United States v. Lopez (1995)
Background:
Arises from the arrest of Alfonzo Lopez, a high school student who carried a concealed firearm on school grounds.
Definition:
U.S. Supreme Court case that addressed the constitutionality of the Gun-Free School Zones Act, which prohibited carrying firearms in school zones.
Impact:
Limitation on Federal Power: Court ruled that the Gun-Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause, emphasizing the importance of limiting federal authority.
Significance for Federalism: Emphasized the need for a clearer connection between federal legislation and interstate commerce to avoid encroachment on states’ powers.
Legal Precedent: Marked a limitation on the expansive interpretation of the Commerce Clause, impacting subsequent decisions on the division of powers between the federal government and states.
Impact on Gun Control Legislation: Raised questions about the federal government’s role in regulating firearms near schools and influenced future discussions on gun control laws.
McDonald v Chicago
Certainly! Here’s a flash card for McDonald v. Chicago:
McDonald v. Chicago (2010)
Background:
Arises from challenges to Chicago’s strict gun control laws, including a ban on handguns, brought by Otis McDonald and other gun owners.
Definition:
U.S. Supreme Court case that addressed the incorporation of the Second Amendment right to bear arms to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
Impact:
Incorporation Doctrine: Applied the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause, extending individual gun rights beyond federal jurisdiction.
Overturned City Handgun Ban: Declared Chicago’s strict handgun ban unconstitutional, asserting an individual’s right to self-defense and ownership of handguns.
National Implications: Significantly impacted state and local gun control laws by subjecting them to constitutional scrutiny.
Second Amendment Clarity: Clarified and reinforced the individual’s right to keep and bear arms, setting an important precedent for future challenges to gun regulations.
