APGOV required Scotus Cases

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

Established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to strike down laws that it finds unconstitutional.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Confirmed the supremacy of federal laws over state laws and upheld the implied powers of Congress.

Engel v. Vitale (1962)

Ruled that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools.

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

Held that the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an attorney for defendants in criminal cases.

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Established the requirement for law enforcement to inform individuals of their rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination upon arrest.

Roe v. Wade (1973)

Recognized a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion under the right to privacy.

United States v. Lopez (1995)

Limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause, ruling that possessing a gun in a school zone is not an economic activity.

Bush v. Gore (2000)

Resolved the 2000 presidential election dispute regarding Florida's vote recount.