Scotus Case Quiz

Engel v. Vitale

Ruling that school-led prayer violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.

Establishment Clause

The clause in the First Amendment that prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

Wisconsin v. Yoder

Ruling that forcing Amish children to attend school past 8th grade violates the Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment.

Free Exercise Clause

The clause in the First Amendment that protects religious practices from government interference.

Tinker v. Des Moines

Ruling that students have free speech rights in schools as long as their expression is non-disruptive.

Symbolic Speech

Non-verbal expression that conveys a particular message or idea.

Schenck v. United States

Ruling that speech creating a 'clear and present danger' is not protected, especially during wartime.

Clear and Present Danger Test

Test to determine if speech is protected based on the potential harm it may cause.

Gitlow v. New York

Case that upheld conviction for distributing a socialist manifesto but began selective incorporation of the 1st Amendment.

Incorporation Doctrine

The legal doctrine applying the Bill of Rights to the states via the 14th Amendment.

New York Times v. United States

Case ruling that prior restraint on the press violates the Free Press Clause of the 1st Amendment.

Freedom of the Press

The right protected by the 1st Amendment guaranteeing the press can publish news without government interference.