Important Supreme Court Cases

These flashcards cover essential Supreme Court cases that have shaped U.S. law and constitutional rights.

Marbury vs. Madison

Established the principle of judicial review.

McCulloch vs. Maryland

Determined that a state cannot tax a federal establishment.

Gibbons vs. Ogden

Confirmed that the federal government regulates interstate waters.

Dred Scott vs. Sanford

Ruled that slaves are not citizens.

Plessy vs. Ferguson

Upheld segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Brown vs. Board of Education

Overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson, declaring segregation unconstitutional.

Schenck vs. U.S.

Established limitations on free speech during clear and present danger.

Korematsu vs. U.S.

Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.

Gideon vs. Wainwright

Affirmed the legal right to counsel.

Mapp vs. Ohio

Established that no improperly obtained evidence can be used in court.

Miranda vs. Arizona

Determined that individuals must be informed of their rights upon arrest.

Tinker vs. Des Moines

Protected students' freedom of speech in public schools.

Worcester vs. Georgia

Confirmed that the federal government regulates relations with Native Americans.

Wabash vs. Illinois

Addressed the regulation of interstate railroad rates.

Roe vs. Wade

Declared abortion as a constitutional right.

NY Times vs. U.S.

Limited the government's ability to stop the press from publishing information.

UC Regents vs. Bakke

Outlawed affirmative action quotas in college admissions.

U.S. vs. Nixon

Addressed the limits of presidential power during the Watergate scandal.