SCOTUS Case Review

SCOTUS Case Review Flashcards

What was the decision in Baker v Carr (1962)?

Decided that redistricting issues present justiciable questions, enabling federal courts to intervene and decide redistricting cases. Ordered state legislative districts to be as equal as possible.

What is the Key Principle in Baker v Carr (1962)?

14th Amendment - Equal Protection Clause

What was the Holding in Baker v Carr (1962)?

Established "one man, one vote" and opens door to courts to reviewing redistricting challenges

What was the decision in Marbury v Madison (1803)?

Established the principle of judicial review and Strengthened the power of the Judicial branch

What is the Key Principle in Marbury v Madison (1803)?

Article III-Judicial Review

What was the Holding in Marbury v Madison (1803)?

The Supreme Court is allowed to nullify an act of the legislative or executive branch that violates the Constitution

What was the decision in Shaw v Reno (1993)?

Redistricting based on race must be held to a standard of strict scrutiny under the equal protection clause - No racial gerrymandering.

What is the Key Principle in Shaw v Reno (1993)?

14th Amendment - Equal Protection Clause

What was the Holding in Shaw v Reno (1993)?

Legislative redistricting must be conscious of race

What was the decision in McCulloch v Maryland (1819)?

Confirmed the right of Congress to utilize implied powers to carry out its expressed powers.

What is the Key Principle in McCulloch v Maryland (1819)?

Necessary & Proper Clause, Supremacy Clause

What was the Holding in McCulloch v Maryland (1819)?

Established supremacy of the US Constitution and federal laws over state laws

What was the decision in United States v Lopez (1995)?

Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.

What is the Key Principle in United States v Lopez (1995)?

Commerce Clause

What was the Holding in United States v Lopez (1995)?

Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime