Dread Quiz

McCulloch v. Maryland

States cannot tax the federal government; confirmed federal supremacy and implied powers.

U.S. v. Lopez

Limited Congress's use of the Commerce Clause; struck down Gun-Free School Zones Act.

Citizens United v. FEC

Political spending by corporations is free speech protected by the 1st Amendment.

Marbury v. Madison

Established judicial review allowing courts to strike down unconstitutional laws.

Brown v. Board of Education

Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson; segregation in schools violates the Equal Protection Clause.

Baker v. Carr

Established the principle of 'one person, one vote' allowing federal court review of redistricting.

Shaw v. Reno

Race cannot be the main factor in drawing congressional districts.

Engel v. Vitale

School-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause.

Wisconsin v. Yoder

Amish parents can pull kids from school for religious reasons under the Free Exercise Clause.

Tinker v. Des Moines

Students' symbolic speech is protected under the 1st Amendment.

West Virginia v. Barnette

Students cannot be forced to salute the flag or say the Pledge.

Schenck v. U.S.

Speech can be limited if it creates a 'clear and present danger'.

New York Times Co. v. U.S.

Government cannot block publication unless there’s an imminent threat to national security.

McDonald v. Chicago

2nd Amendment applies to the states through the 14th Amendment.

Gideon v. Wainwright

States must provide lawyers to defendants who cannot afford one.

Roe v. Wade

Women have a right to abortion under the right to privacy before viability.