Landmark Supreme Court Cases

This case incorporated the 2nd Amendment.

In this case, the SC established the power of judicial review.

In this case, the SC recognized the power of executive privilege, but said that power is NOT absolute.

This case established the "separate but equal" doctrine.

In this case the SC ruled that "students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate."

This case struck down the use of quotas in college admissions.

This case incorporated the exclusionary rule.

This case established the "clear and present danger" test.

This case incorporated the 6th Amendment right of legal counsel to anyone accused of a crime.

In the case, the SC ruled that voluntary school prayer violates the establishment clause.