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Marbury Vs. Madison
William Marbury did not receive his commission. At the time James Madison was the secretary of state. Marbury sued James Madison and wanted the Supreme Court to issue a write of mandamus. This case strengthened the federal government. -
McCollough v. Maryland
The U.S. government decided to make a national bank. At the time National banks were not allowed due to competitors. Maryland decided to pass a law that required banks that were created outside of the states to pay a yearly tax. James McCullough decided not to pay the tax. McCullough was fined and convicted. Which I believe would have gave the federal government to much power. -
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott was a slave that was purchased in Missouri. He was brought to Illinois, which was a free state. Then Him and his owners moved to Minnesota, which was a slavery-prohibited state, and then from their back to Missouri. Dred believed that he was free because he lived in a free state. If it wasn’t for Dred Scott slaves would of probably been scared to state their opinion on slavery. -
Plessy V. Ferguson
Louisiana passed a Separate Car Act, which allowed separate but equal for white passengers. The fine of violating this law was $25 or 20 days in jail. Plessy was arrested because he violated the law. If it wasn't for Plessy black people would of probably still been sitting in a separate train car separating them from whites. -
Korematsu V. U.S.
The U.S. feared Japanese after the attack on Pearl Harbor. President FDR signed an executive order that forced Americans of Japanese Decent into Internment camps. Kormematsu's case was held as 6 to 3. If it wasn't for Korematsu Japanese still would of been seen as the enemy. -
Brown V. Board Of Education Topeka KS
In Kansas some schools were segregated by race. Brown had to take dangerous risks to get to school. On the other hand there was a school closer to his house but it was for only whites. The federal district in Topeka said that it was legal for them to have segregated schools. If it wasn't for Brown schools would still be segregated. -
Mapp V. Ohio
Mapp was suspicious of having a convicted bomber in her house. The police forced her to let them search her home. On the other hand they did not have a search warrant. The court sentenced her to jail time because they found pornographic things in her trunk. If it weren’t for Mapp it would be legal for police to randomly search your home. -
Gideon V. Wainwright
Gideon was accused of breaking and entering into a pool hall and stealing the money out the vending machines. The court ruled that everyone should be appointed some kind of attorney. If it wasn't for Gideon people would of had to defend themselves in court. -
Miranda V. Arizona
It all started with Ernesto Miranda he was charged with rape, robbery, and kidnapping. He was not read his rights and he was on papers for having a history of mental instabilities. The court came to decision that everyone has to be read there rights. If it wasn't for Miranda people would be able to snitch on themselves. -
Tinker V. Des Moines
It all started when Mary Beth and her friends wore armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. They were suspended from school because they were seen as a disruption. The court ruled in favor of Mary Beth. If it weren’t for Mary Beth students wouldn't have rights in school. -
Roe V. Wade
The government tried to tell people that they were not able to get abortions. The women felt as though they should be able to do what they want because it was there body. The government decided at the end that that they should be able to get abortions. If it weren’t for Wade women wouldn't be able to get abortions. -
NJ V. T.L.O
There were these girls smoking in the school bathroom. The principal called them to the office. He asked them were they smoking and one agreed and the other disagreed. The principal checked the girl’s purse and he found drugs and money. The decision was 6-3. If it wasn't for T.L.O principals could check student’s belongings without warrant or suspicion. -
Hazelwood V. Kuhlmeier
Students were apart of publishing the school newspaper. Students ran it. The students sent the paper to their advisor and the advisor sent it to the principal. The principal felt that the articles could be traced to the people in the articles. The decision was that he violated the student’s first amendment rights. If it weren’t for Hazelwood students wouldn't have the right to say what they want in the student newspaper. -
Texas V. Johnson
A guy in Dallas set the American Flag on fire. It was a 5 to 4 decision. It is protected under the First Amendment. If it wasn't for Johnson flag burning will be illegal.
