Supreme Court Cases and Legal Analysis Quiz

Brown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Mapp v. Ohio established the 'exclusionary rule,' preventing the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials.

Plessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, permitting racial segregation in public facilities.

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Citizens United v. FEC held that corporations and unions have the right to free speech, including spending money on political campaigns.

Obergefell v. Hodges recognized same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.

District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed the individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense under the Second Amendment.

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education upheld the constitutionality of using busing to achieve racial integration in schools.

Grutter v. Bollinger upheld the use of affirmative action in college admissions to promote diversity, but with certain limitations.

In re Gault established that juveniles accused of crimes have the right to due process and the assistance of counsel.

Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health recognized the right of individuals to refuse medical treatment, even if it results in death.

Miranda v. Arizona mandated that police inform suspects of their constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, before interrogation.

Grutter v. Bollinger upheld the use of race as a factor in college admissions to achieve diversity, but emphasized a holistic approach.

Gregg v. Georgia upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty, establishing guidelines to prevent arbitrary and discriminatory imposition.

Lawrence v. Texas held that states cannot criminalize private sexual conduct between consenting adults, affirming the right to privacy.

Tinker v. Des Moines affirmed that public school students have the right to express their political opinions through symbolic speech, such as wearing armbands.

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test, allowing limits on speech that poses a threat to national security.

NFIB v. Sebelius upheld the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate as a valid exercise of Congress's taxing power.

Katz v. United States established the 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test for determining when Fourth Amendment rights are violated.

Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire established the 'fighting words' doctrine, permitting restrictions on speech that incites violence or harm.

Stanley v. Georgia affirmed the right of individuals to possess obscene material in their own homes for personal use, protected by the First Amendment.

Brandenburg v. Ohio established the 'imminent lawless action' test for restricting speech that incites violence, overturning previous standards.

Wickard v. Filburn expanded the scope of the Commerce Clause, permitting Congress to regulate economic activities affecting interstate commerce, even if indirectly.

Terry v. Ohio established the 'reasonable suspicion' standard for brief, investigatory stops by police, even without a warrant.

Miranda v. Arizona established the 'totality of circumstances' test for determining whether a confession is voluntary, ensuring protection against self-incrimination.