UNIT 4 : Key Terms & Cases Review

Right to keep and bear arms

This rule protects citizens against unlawful search and seizure

Protections of citizens against government abuse found in the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Which Supreme Court case protects symbolic speech in school UNLESS it causes a distraction?

This case gave schools the right to search students WITHOUT a warrant if there was probably cause.

This case said that even poor people had a right to a lawyer in a state trial no matter the crime.

First ten amendments to the Constitution which ensure basic liberties under the law.

This case gave interracial couples the legal right to marry in all 50 states

This case ruled that evidence obtained illegally could not be used against someone in court.

This case ensured that all people, when taken into custody by the police, are read their rights

This Supreme Court case said race cannot be considered for college admissions.

Addresses past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve opportunities(jobs&college)

Supreme Court decision that stated same sex couples have a constitutional right to marry

This case overturned Roe v. Wade and put abortion laws under state control.

5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

This case said "separate but equal" (segregation) was OK.

Government policies to protect individuals from discrimination

Protects individuals accused of crimes. Includes right to counsel, to confront witnesses, and a speedy and public trial

This case said "separate" was "not equal" and got rid of segregation in public schools.

Clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination

Protects the rights of persons accused of crimes including double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process

Amendment adopted after Civil War that gives everyone in all 50 states equality under the law

The Supreme Court ruled in this case that it was unconstitutional to require students to pray in school

Using actions and symbols rather than words to convey an idea (Wearing an armband, burning a flag)