Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether something is legal or illegal (unconstitutional)?

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judicial review

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Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.). Which case established this principle?

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Miranda v Arizona

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The Judicial Branch is tasked with

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making sure that laws are constitutional

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Established “Separate but Equal”, which provided separate public facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were equal.

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Plessy v Ferguson

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A person accused of a crime no matter how poor has the right to an attorney during trial. Enforces the 6^th Amendment. Options: Tinker v Des Moines, Gideon v Wainwright, Miranda v Arizona, United States v Nixon

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Gideon v Wainwright

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Ruled that “Separate but Equal” was Unconstitutional.

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Brown v Board of Education

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Juveniles are allowed to have “Due Process” rights. (right to a trial, right to an attorney, right to question witnesses, etc.) Which case established this?

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In Re Gault

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Students have the right to free speech at school as long it doesn’t disrupt school activities. (wearing black armbands in protest)

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Tinker v Des Moines

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Legal or social separation of races.

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Segregation

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Landmark case ruling that a warrant is required for your cell phone location data.

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Carpenter v U.S.