Students can protest silently as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day

States are required to issue marriage licenses to couples of the same sex

You must be aware of your rights before an official statement can be taken

The 6th Amendment does not guarantee someone an attorney in all cases

You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial

Dred Scott v Sandford

Slaves are not citizens and therefore cannot sue anyone in court

Swann v Charlotte Mecklenburg

Schools may bus students to integrate schools

Presidents may not claim executive privilege to avoid court actions

States may not refuse marriage licenses to interracial couples

Korematsu v United States

Citizens can be held without a trial if it protects national security

Flag burning is protected free speech

Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Org

Abortions are not protected by the federal government

Public facilities may be separated by race as long as they are equal

Schools may search students if reasonable suspicion exists

The death penalty does not violate the 8th Amendment

Abortions are federally protected so states can't fully ban them

Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court

Brown v Board of Education

Schools are inherently unequal if separated by race

School-led prayer is a violation of the Establishment Clause

Death penalty cannot be used disproportionately against minorities

Inappropriate images are not considered free speech

Citizens can keep a weapon in their home for protection

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22 of the most important Supreme Court of the United States cases in US History (and 1 from NC) #judicialbranch #supremecourt #ushistory #scotus

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1
Tinker v Des Moines
Schools can set any dress codes they deem necessary
Students do not have protected free speech when they're on campus
School newspapers can be censored for protesting against a war
Students can protest silently as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day
2
Obergefell v Hodges
Marriage between couples of the same sex is illegal
States are required to issue marriage licenses to couples of the same sex
Public facilities may deny services to couples of the same sex
States can decide themselves if they choose to recognize a same sex couple
3
Miranda v Arizona
You are protected from self-incrimination
You are allowed to represent yourself in a court of law
You must be aware of your rights before an official statement can be taken
The court must provide you with an attorney if you cannot afford one
4
Marbury v Madison
Established national supremacy
Established judicial review
Students may silently protest
Banned monopolies in business
5
Betts v Brady
The 6th Amendment does not guarantee someone an attorney in all cases
Attorneys must provide their services for free if someone can't afford them
None of the above
The accused are provided an attorney by the court in all cases
6
Gideon v Wainwright
The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and therefore illegal
Court ruled that the death penalty could not be applied in cases of theft
You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial
You must have an attorney present in court
7
Dred Scott v Sandford
Slaves are not citizens and therefore cannot sue anyone in court
Entering into a "free" state does not automatically grant freedom
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery
Slave owners cannot be punished for violence towards slaves
8
Swann v Charlotte Mecklenburg
Schools may bus students to integrate schools
Colleges may set admissions quotas without violating Equal Protection
Student cell phones may be searched at school
Drug testing for student athletes does not violate the 4th Amendment
9
US v Nixon
Presidents may record conversations for future use
Presidents may not claim executive privilege to avoid court actions
None of the above
The Watergate break in was illegal and Nixon had to resign as President
10
Loving v Virginia
States must fund public schools equally
States may not refuse marriage licenses to interracial couples
States may not tax products bought in another state
Congress may eliminate discriminatory business policies
11
Korematsu v United States
Immigrants from specific countries are legally allowed to be banned
It was legal for the US to use atomic weapons in WW2
Citizens can be held without a trial if it protects national security
Citizens can be asked to move to a new location during war time
12
Texas v Johnson
Flag burning is strictly prohibited in states that make it illegal
It is illegal to burn flags on government property
Former military members may burn flags as long as they aren't in uniform
Flag burning is protected free speech
13
Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Org
Abortions are not protected by state governments
None of the above
Abortions are not protected by the federal government
All citizens have access to abortion medication
14
Plessy v Ferguson
Segregation is illegal and must be ended immediately
Public facilities may be separated by race as long as they are equal
Schools must bus students in an effort to achieve racial integration
Car dealerships can refuse to sell to a customer based on race
15
New Jersey v TLO
Students may not use school internet for illegal activities
Schools may not prevent students over 18 from having tobacco
Schools may search students if reasonable suspicion exists
Lockers with locks on them cannot be searched because they're private
16
Gregg v Georgia
The death penalty does not violate the 8th Amendment
Criminals must be provided with due process
Forced confessions cannot be used in a court of law
Jails can be segregated by race
17
Roe v Wade
Health insurance can be used to help pay for an abortion
Abortions are federally protected so states can't fully ban them
Abortions are banned after a certain time frame
Government funds are not allowed to be used for abortions
18
Terry v Ohio
The federal government is allowed to wiretap phones
It is illegal for states to create their own currency
None of the above
States cannot tax the federal government
19
Mapp v Ohio
Police can obtain warrants after a search has occurred
You must allow police to search your vehicle if you've been pulled over
You cannot be searched on public property without a warrant
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court
20
Brown v Board of Education
Schools can censor school newspapers without violating freedom of press
Schools can be legally separated by race
Schools are inherently unequal if separated by race
Students can be searched in school if reasonable suspicion exists
21
Engel v Vitale
Churches are required to pay taxes, just like any other business
School-led prayer is a violation of the Establishment Clause
Prayer is not allowed in school
Churches may not use publicly owned facilities as meeting places
22
Furman v Georgia
States may use any form of death penalty that they choose
Death penalty is not considered cruel and unusual punishment
Death penalty cannot be used disproportionately against minorities
Lethal injection is the only acceptable form of the death penalty
23
Miller v California
Newspapers may not use inappropriate images
Inappropriate images are not considered free speech
None of the above
Adult material may be distributed because it is protected by the 1st
24
DC v Heller
Cities may not pass laws limiting firearms, but states can
Citizens can keep a weapon in their home for protection
All of the above
The 2nd Amendment cannot be limited in any way

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