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AP Government required Court Cases Review Notes - List of 15 Supreme Court Cases
Religious Freedom and Student Rights
This section covers pivotal cases involving religious freedom in schools and student expression rights, including Engel v. Vitale, Wisconsin v. Yoder, and Tinker v. Des Moines.
Vocabulary: The Establishment Clause prohibits government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over others.
Highlight: The Tinker decision established that students don't "shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate."
Example: In Wisconsin v. Yoder, Amish parents successfully argued that requiring their children to attend school beyond 8th grade violated their religious freedom.
Definition: Prior restraint refers to government censorship of speech before it occurs, which faces a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.
Press Freedom and Criminal Rights
The final section examines crucial cases involving press freedom and criminal defendants' rights, including New York Times v. United States and Gideon v. Wainwright.
Highlight: The Pentagon Papers case reinforced strong protections for press freedom against government censorship.
Quote: "States must provide attorneys for defendants who can't afford one" - a key principle established in Gideon v. Wainwright.
Example: In Schenck v. United States, the Court established the "clear and present danger" test for limiting speech.
Definition: The incorporation doctrine applies Bill of Rights protections to state governments through the Fourteenth Amendment.
Page 3: Civil Rights and Individual Liberties
The third page examines landmark cases involving personal rights, including reproductive rights, racial segregation, and Second Amendment rights. These cases represent significant developments in civil rights jurisprudence.
Highlight: Brown v. Board of Education overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine, marking a turning point in American civil rights history.
Definition: Incorporation refers to the process of applying Bill of Rights protections to state governments through the 14th Amendment.
Example: McDonald v. Chicago extended Second Amendment protections to state and local governments, building on the D.C. v. Heller decision.
McCulloch v. Maryland and U.S. v. Lopez: Defining Federal Power
These two landmark Supreme Court cases established crucial precedents regarding federal authority and state rights. McCulloch v. Maryland addressed the scope of Congress's powers, while U.S. v. Lopez examined limits on federal regulation under the Commerce Clause.
Definition: The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, gives Congress implied powers beyond those explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Highlight: In McCulloch v Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall's decision established two fundamental principles: Congress's power to create a national bank and states' inability to tax federal institutions.
Example: The U.S. v Lopez decision marked the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause, striking down the Gun-Free School Zones Act.
Quote: "The supremacy clause asserts that the national government is superior to state governments when the two conflict."
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Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
AP Government required Court Cases Review Notes - List of 15 Supreme Court Cases
The 15 required Supreme Court cases for AP Government and Politics represent landmark decisions that shaped American constitutional law and civil rights. These cases span from 1803 to 2010, covering fundamental principles of judicial review, civil liberties, and federal power.... Show more
Religious Freedom and Student Rights
This section covers pivotal cases involving religious freedom in schools and student expression rights, including Engel v. Vitale, Wisconsin v. Yoder, and Tinker v. Des Moines.
Vocabulary: The Establishment Clause prohibits government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over others.
Highlight: The Tinker decision established that students don't "shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate."
Example: In Wisconsin v. Yoder, Amish parents successfully argued that requiring their children to attend school beyond 8th grade violated their religious freedom.
Definition: Prior restraint refers to government censorship of speech before it occurs, which faces a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.
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Press Freedom and Criminal Rights
The final section examines crucial cases involving press freedom and criminal defendants' rights, including New York Times v. United States and Gideon v. Wainwright.
Highlight: The Pentagon Papers case reinforced strong protections for press freedom against government censorship.
Quote: "States must provide attorneys for defendants who can't afford one" - a key principle established in Gideon v. Wainwright.
Example: In Schenck v. United States, the Court established the "clear and present danger" test for limiting speech.
Definition: The incorporation doctrine applies Bill of Rights protections to state governments through the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Page 3: Civil Rights and Individual Liberties
The third page examines landmark cases involving personal rights, including reproductive rights, racial segregation, and Second Amendment rights. These cases represent significant developments in civil rights jurisprudence.
Highlight: Brown v. Board of Education overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine, marking a turning point in American civil rights history.
Definition: Incorporation refers to the process of applying Bill of Rights protections to state governments through the 14th Amendment.
Example: McDonald v. Chicago extended Second Amendment protections to state and local governments, building on the D.C. v. Heller decision.
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McCulloch v. Maryland and U.S. v. Lopez: Defining Federal Power
These two landmark Supreme Court cases established crucial precedents regarding federal authority and state rights. McCulloch v. Maryland addressed the scope of Congress's powers, while U.S. v. Lopez examined limits on federal regulation under the Commerce Clause.
Definition: The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, gives Congress implied powers beyond those explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Highlight: In McCulloch v Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall's decision established two fundamental principles: Congress's power to create a national bank and states' inability to tax federal institutions.
Example: The U.S. v Lopez decision marked the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause, striking down the Gun-Free School Zones Act.
Quote: "The supremacy clause asserts that the national government is superior to state governments when the two conflict."
Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.
Students love us — and so will you.
4.9/5
App Store
4.8/5
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user