Supreme Court Cases Flashcards
Which case defined “judicial review”?
Marbury v. Madison.
Which Supreme Court case decided that it is constitutionally acceptable to have two separate drinking fountains, because it followed “separate but equal”?
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Which case says that no one is above the law?
Nixon v. United States.
Which case established a principle that has the right to overlook a newspaper, even though there is freedom of press?
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
Which court case states that everyone is entitled to an attorney if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright.
Which case defined the rights that juveniles have?
In re Gault.
Which case determined that police officers must recite your constitutional rights if you are arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona.
Which case established citizens elect the president through the Electoral College and not the popular vote?
Bush v. Gore
Which case desegregated the public school system and overturned the case of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Brown v. Board of Education.
Which case determined that it is your first amendment right to wear an armband to school to protect a case?
Tinker v. Des Moines.
