Civic Literacy ~ Supreme Court Cases Part 1

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The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that

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the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means

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The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that

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the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional

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What case established that the Federal government has the power over the states to regulate interstate commerce, where a Federal ferry license prevails over a State Ferry License?

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Gibbons v Ogden

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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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The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden dealt with-

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the supremacy of the national government

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1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal law. It confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Which court case stated that suspects must be read their rights when arrested or anything said is inadmissible in court?

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Miranda v. Arizona

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Which court case limited Executive Privilege?

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US v Nixon

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This ruling held that schools can search students with reasonable cause. This case lessens the Tinker doctrine and gives school officials greater latitude in disciplining students.

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New Jersey v. TLO, 1985

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This ruling determined that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools, even when it is non-denominational and students may excuse themselves from participation.

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Engle v. Vitale