Supreme Court Cases

Holds that executive privilege does not extend to criminal cases (1974)

When did this court case happened (McCulloch v. Maryland) and what did it result in?

When did this case happen (Texas v. Johnson) and what was the final result?

Race can be considered in admissions, but no racial quotas are allowed (1978)

Says that slaves are not citizens (1857)

Obscenity is not protected by free speech rights (1957)

Ended the election recount in Florida, which led to George W. Bush winning (2000)

School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators (1988)

There can be no school-led prayers at extracurricular events (2000)

Says that the government can intern (imprison) citizens during wartime emergencies (1944)

Says that states can regulate privately owned business to protect the public’s interests (1876)

Establishes the Lemon Test, which allows for some government aid to parochial schools (1971)

When did Gitlow v. New York court case take place and what was the final decision?

Holds that separate but equal facilities for African-Americans are constitutional (1896)

Limits prior restraint of the press (1971)

Defines “unreasonable search and seizure” (1961)

Overturned Plessy ruling in regard to public schools (1954)

Affirmative action in college admissions is OK but must be limited (2003)

Says there can be no prior restraint of publication based on freedom of the press (1931)

Requires that states provide defendants with attorneys in state courts (1963)

Says that there can be no school-led prayer in public schools (1963)

Incorporated the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms to the states (2010)

Holds that the death penalty does not violate the Constitution (1976)

Citizens have an implied right to privacy, including the right to use contraceptives (1965)

When did Marbury v. Madison court case take place and what was the final decision?

When did this case occur (Roe v. Wade) and what did it result in?

This case took place on 1824 and establishes Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce.

States can put some restrictions on abortion (1992)

Allows limits to speech based on the “clear and present danger” principle (1919)

When did Heart of Atlanta v. US court case take place and what was the final decision?

Holds the court may intervene in appointment cases (1962)

Police can search and seize if they have probable cause (1968)

Removed campaign contribution limits for business and unions (2011)

Holds that community standards determine what obscenity is (1973)

Says that police must explain the rights of the accused at the time of arrest (1966)

School searches without warrants are allowed (1985)