Other Court Cases Flashcards
US v. Nixon
limited executive privilege
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Dred Scott was a black slave and not a citizen. Hence, he could not sue in a federal court.
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US
Congress can use the Commerce Clause to desegregate public accomodations
Munn v. IL
Says that states can regulate privately owned business to protect the public’s interests
Korematsu v. US
Says that the government can intern (imprison) citizens during wartime emergencies
Baker v. Carr
Legislative reapportionment is a justicible issue and that every citizen’s vote carries equal weight
Miller v. California
Three-prong obscenity test:
1) Whether the average person in a community would find that the work as a whole appeals to prurient (lewd) interests
2) Whether the work depicts excretory functions such as sexual conduct in an offensive matter
3) Whether the work lacks any values
Gregg v. Georgia
Holds that the death penalty does not violate the Constitution
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators
