APUSH Court Cases Quiz

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 “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.

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

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.

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

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

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

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

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

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

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.

upheld the validity of contracts.

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.

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.”

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

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

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)

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

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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

Defendants must be aware of their "Miranda rights"

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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

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

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.

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)

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)

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

the feds have authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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.

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.

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

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.”

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)

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.

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.

upheld the validity of contracts.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

doctrine of judicial review is established.

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.

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

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

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