Supreme Court Cases Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the ruling in Cox v. New Hampshire?

Government can regulate the content of speech.

Speech is completely unregulated.

Government can place reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on speech. (correct)

The case had no significant impact.

What did Gregg v. Georgia reaffirm?

The use of the death penalty. (correct)

The abolition of the death penalty.

All forms of punishment are cruel and unusual.

Death penalty does not apply in cases of serious crimes.

What was the primary issue in Reynolds v. United States?

A Mormon wanted more than one wife but could not use religious duty as a defense.

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke allowed universities to use quotas for admission based on race.

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What was the outcome of Bethel v. Fraser?

Schools can discipline students for inappropriate speech. Signup and view all the answers

In Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, public school officials control the content of a ________.

student-sponsored newspaper. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue in Morse v. Frederick?

A student was suspended for displaying a poster that was deemed inappropriate. Signup and view all the answers

Plyler v. Doe determined that states can deny education to illegal immigrants.

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Study Notes

Supreme Court Cases Overview

Cox v. New Hampshire: Established that while governments can’t regulate speech content, they can impose reasonable restrictions on time, place, and manner to ensure public safety.
Gregg v. Georgia: Confirmed the constitutionality of the death penalty, ending its moratorium and ruling that it is not considered cruel and unusual punishment. This case specifically upheld Troy's death sentence.
Reynolds v. United States: Ruled that religious belief does not exempt an individual from criminal prosecution, particularly regarding polygamy. A Mormon's claim of religious duty was inadequate as a defense.
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke: Determined that state universities cannot use racial quotas for admissions; less qualified individuals cannot be admitted solely based on race.
Bethel v. Fraser: Upheld the right of schools to discipline students for inappropriate speech; a high school student was suspended for giving an inappropriate nominating speech, and the court found this disciplinary action constitutional.
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier: Affirmed that public school officials have authority over the content of student-sponsored publications, allowing them to regulate what is published in school-sponsored newspapers.
Morse v. Frederick: Addressed student free speech by ruling that schools can restrict student expression at school-sponsored events; a student’s suspension for displaying a pro-drug banner was upheld as constitutional.
Plyler v. Doe: Ruled that states cannot deny access to public education for children based on their immigration status, protecting the rights of illegal immigrant children to receive education.

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Test your knowledge on landmark Supreme Court cases with these flashcards. Each card highlights a significant case and its impact on legal precedents. Learn about important rulings like Cox v. New Hampshire and Gregg v. Georgia.