Guinevere's Court Cases Quiz

Decided evidence obtained in violation of the 4th amd may not be used in criminal prosecutions.

Court's decision in this case established the "Lemon test."

State laws established separate schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.

Concerned the constitutionality of Japanese Americans being ordered into internment camps.

Ruled that state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional.

Ruled that a criminal prohibition against burning a draft card did not violate free speech.

Defined 1st Amendment rights of students in U.S. public schools.

Established the actual malice standard.

Freedom of speech could be restricted if the words represented a “clear and present danger.”

Man accused of violating a California law prohibiting the distribution of obscene material.

Ruled that 1st Amendment protection of free speech,applied also to state governments.

Ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens.

The state cannot hold prayers in public schools, even if participation is not required.

Upheld affirmative action, allowing race to be a factor in college admission policy.

Man burned a U.S flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan.

Upheld the affirmative action admissions policy of the University of Michigan Law School.

States are required to provide attorneys to defendants who are unable to afford their own.

Court found a law requiring counseling and medical treatment violated woman's right to privacy.

Statements made in interrogation are allowed in trial if the defendant was told their rights.

Upheld doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal."