Florida Civic Literacy Test Q & A
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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separation between Church and State in schools. S.C. prayer in public schools is unconstitutional, violates separation of church and state and freedom of religion (First Amendment)
Miranda vs. Arizona, 1961
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This case proves that the 5th Amendment requires that individuals arrested for a crime must be advised of their right to remain silent and to have counsel present.
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
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Evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against "unreasonable searches and seizures," may not be used in criminal prosecutions in state courts, as well as federal courts.
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In Re Gault (1967)
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14th amendment Due Process Clause allows requirements for state delinquency proceedings. established the principle that young persons have constitutional rights
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896
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Supreme Court case that ruled separate but equal public accommodations for the races was constitutional
Gideon Vs .Wainwright (1963)
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state courts are required under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution to provide counsel in criminal cases for defendants who are unable to afford their own attorneys.
Tinker Vs.Des Moines(1968)
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the court decided that the First Amendment applied to public schools, and that administrators would have to demonstrate constitutionally valid reasons for any specific regulation of speech in the classroom.
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Judicial Review (Marbury vs. Madison)
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supreme court decides if laws passed by Congress or President are constitutional
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
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The Supreme Court overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered all public schools desegregated.
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
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1857 Supreme Court decision that stated that slaves were not citizens; that living in a free state or territory, did not free slaves
Bush v. Gore (2000)
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The court ruled that manual recounts of presidential ballots in the Nov.2000 election could not proceed because inconsistent evaluation
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
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The U.S Supreme Court held for the first time that public schools can limit what appears in school-sponsored student publications. 3 / 4
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
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the Supreme Court upheld the power of the national government and denied the right of a state to tax the federal bank using the Constitution's supremacy clause. The Court's broad interpretation of the necessary and proper clause paved the way for later rulings upholding expansive federal powers
Amendment 1
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Amendment that represents freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Amendment 2
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The right to bear arms
Amendment 3
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Amendment that prohibits forced quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
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Amendment that prohibits unreasonable search & seizures
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