SCOTUS Comparison Cases Flashcards

Flashcards based on SCOTUS comparison cases.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established the principle of __.

judicial review

McCulloch v. Maryland established the supremacy of laws over laws.

federal, state

Schenck v. United States introduced the "__" test as a standard for evaluating when speech can be limited.

clear and present danger

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the "__" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson.

separate but equal

Engel v. Vitale reinforced the __ of church and state, especially in public education.

separation

Baker v. Carr set up the path to eventually establish the principle of "__," setting the standard for legislative redistricting.

one person, one vote

Gideon v. Wainwright expanded the rights of accused persons by establishing the right to __ for all criminal defendants in state courts.

legal representation

Tinker v. Des Moines established that students do not lose their __ rights at the schoolhouse gate.

First Amendment

New York Times Co. v. United States set a high bar for any government attempt to impose __ on the media.

prior restraint

Wisconsin v. Yoder highlighted the importance of accommodating __ in U.S. law, particularly in education and parental rights.

religious beliefs

Shaw v. Reno addressed __, balancing efforts to increase minority representation with principles of racial neutrality.

racial gerrymandering

United States v. Lopez marked a significant limitation on Congress's powers under the __ Clause, signaling a shift towards states' rights.

Commerce

McDonald v. City of Chicago affirmed that the right to keep and bear arms is applicable to the __, significantly impacting the debate over gun control.

states

Citizens United v. FEC altered the landscape of __ allowing for increased corporate and union political spending in elections.

campaign finance