Marbury v. Madison
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
Citizens United v. FEC
corporate funding of independent political broadcasts can't be limited
Roe v. Wade
legalized abortion on the basis of a woman's right to privacy
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Amish do not have to attend school after 8th grade - right to freedom of expression
Shneck v. US
freedom of speech is not absolute; free speech could be limited if its exercise presented a "clear and present danger."
McDonald v. Chicago
The Court ruled that although it was a legitimate goal for state legislatures to take race into account when they draw electoral districts in order to increase the voting strength of minorities, they may not make race the sole reason for drawing district lines.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.
banned formal prayer in schools, government would not make any religion the 'official' religion.
New York Times v. US
Tinker v. Des Moines
Baker v. Carr
"one man one vote". created guidelines for drawing up congresional districts and guaranteed a more equitable system of representation to the citizens of each state
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Education
