AP Gov Supreme Court Cases

Engel v. Vitale (p. 258)

New York school was told no one can require an official school prayer, even non-denominational (Establishment Clause)

Wisconsin v. Yoder (p. 259)

Amish children cannot be forced to go to school after 8th grade. Freedom of religion outweighs state’s interest in education (Free Exercise Clause)

Schenck v. United States (p. 263)

leader of the US Socialist Party mailed out pamphlets urging men to evade the military draft, he’s arrested and he sues (he lost the case). *Danger to public welfare outweighs freedom of speech

N.Y. Times Co. v. U.S. (p. 265)

“Pentagon Papers Case” & Nixon. To exercise prior restraint, the government must show sufficient evidence that the publication would cause a “grave and irreparable” danger.

Tinker v. Des Moines (p. 265)

wearing black armbands at school is considered peaceful political speech

McDonald v. Chicago (p. 269)

overturned a Chicago ban on handgun ownership. The Second Amendment protects a personal right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, most notably for self-defense within the home. Incorporated into the states via the 14th Amendment’s due process clause

Gideon v. Wainwright (p. 274)

Gideon was found guilty of breaking and entering, but could not afford an attorney and was jailed. He petitioned for a writ of cert. Gideon Rule - guarantees the right to an attorney for the poor or indigent in a state felony case (6th & 14th amendment’s due process clause)