Landmark Supreme Court Cases 3.11 Flashcard

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What is the main power of the Supreme Court established in *Marbury v. Madison*?

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Judicial Review

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In *Plessy v. Ferguson*, what was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding segregation?

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Segregation was permissible under the "separate but equal" doctrine

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Which case overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established in *Plessy v. Ferguson*?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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What constitutional principle was at the center of the *Brown v. Board of Education* case?

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Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

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What right did *Gideon v. Wainwright* establish for defendants in court?

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The right to an attorney, even if they cannot afford one

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Which case requires law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights, like the right to remain silent, before questioning?

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Miranda v. Arizona

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*In re Gault* established that juveniles have the right to: Freedom of speech in schools, Refuse to testify against themselves, Due process rights, Choose their attorney

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Due process rights

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In the *United States v. Nixon* case, the Supreme Court ruled that: Which statement is correct? The President has absolute executive privilege, The President could withhold information from the courts, The President was not subject to the rule of law, The President could not use executive privilege to withhold information

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The President could not use executive privilege to withhold information

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Which case established that students have freedom of speech in schools as long as it is not disruptive?

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Tinker v. Des Moines

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According to Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, a school newspaper is:

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Not a public forum, and school officials can censor articles