Landmark Supreme Court Cases in American History

Landmark Supreme Court Cases in American History

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What principle did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?

Back

The principle of judicial review

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the outcome of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Back

It affirmed the federal government's power to create a national bank and established the supremacy of federal law over state law.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) decision hold?

Back

African Americans could not be considered American citizens

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What doctrine was approved by Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?

Back

The "separate but equal" doctrine

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Schenck v. US (1919) establish?

Back

The "clear and present danger" test

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

Back

It overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Mapp v. Ohio (1961) extend to state courts?

Back

The exclusionary rule

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