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AP Gov Exam Required SCOTUS Cases(rated 100% correct)
Marbury v. Madison (1803) ANS -Established the principle of judicial review empowering the Supreme
Court to nullify an act of the legislative or executive branch that violates the Constitution
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) ANS -In striking down Maryland's tax on the National Bank, the holding
established supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws over state laws. Often referenced in
regards to strengthening the implied powers of the federal government.
Schenck v. United States (1919) ANS -Speech creating a "clear and present danger" to national security
or public safety is not protected by the First Amendment
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ANS -Race-based school segregation violates the equal protection
clause. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson
Baker v. Carr (1961) ANS -Decided that redistricting issues present justiciable questions, thus enabling
federal courts to intervene and to decide redistricting cases. The defendants unsuccessfully argued that
redistricting of legislative districts is a "political question", and hence not a question that may be
resolved by federal courts. "One person, one vote."
Engel v. Vitale (1962) ANS -School sponsored prayer and bible readings violates the establishment clause
because students feel compelled to participate even if they are not religious or Christian.
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) ANS -Guaranteed the right to an attorney for the poor or indigent (and
subsequently everyone) in a state felony case (Incorporation)
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969) ANS -Preemptively banning
students from wearing black armbands in school to protest the Vietnam War was deemed
unconstitutional
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