APUSH Court Cases Quiz

states may set rates for grain storage; private property dedicated to public use is subject to government regulation. First of many state laws pressuring state governments to regulate the railroad industry known as Grange Laws

Defendants must be provided lawyers if they cannot afford one themselves.

Clarence Darrow and W.J. Bryan debated evolution and creationism to an inconclusive end.

Court reversed Plessy v. Ferguson decision and all Jim Crow laws ruling that "separate but equal" was inherently unconstitutional.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

Italian immigrants found guilty and executed officially for murder but viewed by many as martyrs in a class struggle.

rights of private property have to be balanced with the rights of the well being of the community.

declared that “separate but equal” did not violate the 14th amendment. Became the legal basis for segregation

Congress could charter a bank under the “implied powers.” Also state could not tax feds because the “power to tax equals the power to destroy.”

Guaranteed the right to abortion until he 6th month of pregnancy.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

Court struck down a state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives, even among married couples.

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

Clarence Darrow and W.J. Bryan debated evolution and creationism to an inconclusive end.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

Defendants must be provided lawyers if they cannot afford one themselves.

Court reversed Plessy v. Ferguson decision and all Jim Crow laws ruling that "separate but equal" was inherently unconstitutional.

established freedom of the press. Slander is defined by falsehood, not by whether it is positive or negative.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

Territories gained in the Spanish American War were no longer to be considered "foreign countries" but neither were they assumed to be a part of the US and their guaranteed rights.

established freedom of the press. Slander is defined by falsehood, not by whether it is positive or negative.

declared that “separate but equal” did not violate the 14th amendment. Became the legal basis for segregation

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

upheld the validity of contracts.

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

Affirmative Action or taking into account racial factors with applicants was upheld as constitutional but relying on hard numerical quotas alone was not.

upheld an Oregon law limiting the number of hours women could be employed in industry.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

ruled that Georgi a laws could not intrude on Cherokee territory because Cherokee Nation was sovereign entity; Jason refused to enforce decision

declared that “separate but equal” did not violate the 14th amendment. Became the legal basis for segregation

a holding company formed for the express purpose of limiting competition is guilty of restraint of trade and in violation of the federal antitrust acts and enhanced TR'S

Defendants must be provided lawyers if they cannot afford one themselves.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

upheld an Oregon law limiting the number of hours women could be employed in industry.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

Affirmative Action or taking into account racial factors with applicants was upheld as constitutional but relying on hard numerical quotas alone was not.

established freedom of the press. Slander is defined by falsehood, not by whether it is positive or negative.

Clarence Darrow and W.J. Bryan debated evolution and creationism to an inconclusive end.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

upheld the validity of contracts.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

rights of private property have to be balanced with the rights of the well being of the community.

Congress could charter a bank under the “implied powers.” Also state could not tax feds because the “power to tax equals the power to destroy.”

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

Affirmative Action or taking into account racial factors with applicants was upheld as constitutional but relying on hard numerical quotas alone was not.

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

Territories gained in the Spanish American War were no longer to be considered "foreign countries" but neither were they assumed to be a part of the US and their guaranteed rights.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

declared that the Exclusion Order 9066 was constitutional and that the need to protect against espionage outweighed the rights of Japanese Americans.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

Congress could charter a bank under the “implied powers.” Also state could not tax feds because the “power to tax equals the power to destroy.”

declared that “separate but equal” did not violate the 14th amendment. Became the legal basis for segregation

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

Italian immigrants found guilty and executed officially for murder but viewed by many as martyrs in a class struggle.

freedom of speech may be curtailed if exercising that right posed a "clear and present danger" to others or to the state.

in both cases the Court invoked the first amendment's separation of church and state clause and prohibited required prayers and bible reading in public schools.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

Congress could charter a bank under the “implied powers.” Also state could not tax feds because the “power to tax equals the power to destroy.”

declared that “separate but equal” did not violate the 14th amendment. Became the legal basis for segregation

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

upheld the validity of contracts.

first attempt by the Cherokee nation to seek redress in its dealings with the state of Georgia over land confiscation. Court ruled that Cherokee Nation was not a "foreign state" and therefor lacked standing to sue (Georgia)

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

established freedom of the press. Slander is defined by falsehood, not by whether it is positive or negative.

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

a holding company formed for the express purpose of limiting competition is guilty of restraint of trade and in violation of the federal antitrust acts and enhanced TR'S

established freedom of the press. Slander is defined by falsehood, not by whether it is positive or negative.

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

Court reversed Plessy v. Ferguson decision and all Jim Crow laws ruling that "separate but equal" was inherently unconstitutional.

Congress could charter a bank under the “implied powers.” Also state could not tax feds because the “power to tax equals the power to destroy.”

upheld an Oregon law limiting the number of hours women could be employed in industry.

Affirmative Action or taking into account racial factors with applicants was upheld as constitutional but relying on hard numerical quotas alone was not.

rights of private property have to be balanced with the rights of the well being of the community.

Court struck down a state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives, even among married couples.

in both cases the Court invoked the first amendment's separation of church and state clause and prohibited required prayers and bible reading in public schools.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

Italian immigrants found guilty and executed officially for murder but viewed by many as martyrs in a class struggle.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

Congress cannot prohibit slavery in the territories; blacks are not citizens.

Guaranteed the right to abortion until he 6th month of pregnancy.

Court struck down a state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives, even among married couples.

individual stats had no power to regulate interstate commerce. Effectively killing the Grange Laws, the court stated that state governments could no longer regulate interstate trade, that's only the responsibility of the feds. Led to the ICC.

ruled that Georgi a laws could not intrude on Cherokee territory because Cherokee Nation was sovereign entity; Jason refused to enforce decision

rights of private property have to be balanced with the rights of the well being of the community.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

declared that the Exclusion Order 9066 was constitutional and that the need to protect against espionage outweighed the rights of Japanese Americans.

upheld the validity of contracts.

upheld an Oregon law limiting the number of hours women could be employed in industry.

upheld the validity of contracts.

Clarence Darrow and W.J. Bryan debated evolution and creationism to an inconclusive end.

in both cases the Court invoked the first amendment's separation of church and state clause and prohibited required prayers and bible reading in public schools.

rights of private property have to be balanced with the rights of the well being of the community.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.

Affirmative Action or taking into account racial factors with applicants was upheld as constitutional but relying on hard numerical quotas alone was not.

Court struck down a state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives, even among married couples.

doctrine of judicial review is established.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

Defendants must be provided lawyers if they cannot afford one themselves.

overturned a law limiting the number of hours a company may require a worker to work; said it infringed on the freedom of contracts upsetting Progressive reformers.