AP GOV CASES

Engel v. Vitale (1962) – No school-sponsored prayer; establishment clause. (1st Amendment)

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) – Religious freedom > school attendance. (1st Amendment→ Free Exercise Clause)

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) – Symbolic speech protected in schools. (1st Amendment → Free Speech)

Schenck v. U.S. (1919) – “Clear and present danger” test for free (pure) speech (1st Amendment → Free Speech)

NY Times v. U.S. (1971) – Prior restraint violates freedom of press. (1st Amendment)

McDonald v. Chicago (2010) – Incorporated 2nd Amendment to the states.

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) – Right to attorney in state trials. (6th Amendment)

Marbury v. Madison (1803) – Judicial review established.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) – Supremacy clause; implied powers.

U.S. v. Lopez (1995) – Limited Congress’ power under the commerce clause.

Baker v. Carr (1962) – One person, one vote; justiciability of redistricting. (14th Equal Protection Clause)

Shaw v. Reno (1993) – No racial gerrymandering. (14th Equal Protection Clause)

Brown v. Board (1954) – Segregation violates equal protection clause. (14th amendment Equal Protection Clause)