Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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This case established the policy of judicial review.

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Marbury vs. Madison

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This case ended segregation in public schools

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Brown vs. Board of Education

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This case created separate but equal facilities and encouraged segregation.

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Plessy vs. Ferguson

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This case said the courts had to provide lawyers for those who can't afford one

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Gideon vs. Wainwright

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This case advocated free speech in the schools in the form of an anti-war protest

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Tinker vs. Des Moines

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This case guaranteed certain rights for individuals being arrested

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Miranda vs. Arizona

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This decision allowed for women to have abortions.

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Roe vs. Wade

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In Plessy V. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation was

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legal as long as the facilities were equal

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The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...

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declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional.

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Flag burning is protected by free speech. Which case established this?

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Texas vs. Johnson