Required Supreme Court Cases

McCullough v Maryland

Bank

Maryland imposes a tax

Supremely clause

Necessary and proper clause

case that established federal supremacy over state laws regarding the establishment of a national bank.

United States V Lopez

A landmark Supreme Court case that addressed the limits of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause, ruling that the Gun-Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress's authority.

Engel V Vital

A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Wisconsin V Yoder

A landmark Supreme Court case that held that Amish children could not be forced to attend school past the eighth grade, as it violated their religious beliefs.

Tinker V des moines independent community school district

A landmark Supreme Court case that established students' right to free speech in public schools, ruling that students could wear black armbands to protest the Vietnam War.

New York Times, the United States

A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled in favor of the freedom of the press, establishing that the government could not censor the publication of information unless it posed a clear and present danger.

Schenck v United States

A landmark Supreme Court case that established the "clear and present danger" test for limiting free speech, ruling that speech creating a significant risk of inciting illegal actions is not protected.

Gideon V Wainwright

A landmark Supreme Court case that guaranteed the right to counsel for defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford an attorney, ensuring fair trial rights.

McDonald V Chicago

A landmark Supreme Court case that incorporated the Second Amendment right to bear arms to the states, ruling that state and local governments are bound by the same limitations as the federal government.

Brown v the Board of Education

A landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, stating that "separate but equal" educational facilities are inherently unequal.

Citizens United V Federal election commission

A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in candidate elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment, equating money with speech.

Baker V car

A landmark Supreme Court case that held that federal courts have the authority to enforce voting rights and ensure equal representation, addressing issues of legislative apportionment.

Shaw v Reno

A significant Supreme Court case that addressed racial gerrymandering, ruling that redistricting based on race must be held to a standard of strict scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause. - Carolina

Mayberry v Madison

A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.