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1. Dynamic Court

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.In this case the Supreme Court began to deteriorate the 14th Amendment. In 1869 the Louisiana legislature had granted a monopoly over the New Orleans slaughterhouses in the interest of public health.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

2. R.A.V. v St. Paul 1992

In this case the Supreme Court began to deteriorate the 14th Amendment. In 1869 the Louisiana legislature had granted a monopoly over the New Orleans slaughterhouses in the interest of public health.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

3. Tinker v Des Moines School District 1696

In this case the Supreme Court began to deteriorate the 14th Amendment. In 1869 the Louisiana legislature had granted a monopoly over the New Orleans slaughterhouses in the interest of public health.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

4. Slaughter-House Cases 1873

1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.In this case the Supreme Court began to deteriorate the 14th Amendment. In 1869 the Louisiana legislature had granted a monopoly over the New Orleans slaughterhouses in the interest of public health.

5. Marbury v Madison

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'First time that the Supreme Ct is taking the power to hold a branch unconstitutional. Section 13 of the Judiciary Act is held unconstitutional. Article III v Judiciary Act.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

6. Third Amendment

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.No quartering of soldiers in private houses during times of peace or war1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

7. Selective Incorporation

1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'The process by which provisions of the Bill of Rights are brought within the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and so applied to state and local governments.

8. Abrams V United States

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1919 Socialists threw leaflets from windows denouncing American intervention in Russia. ISSUE: Do the amendments to the Espionage Act or the application of those amendments in this case violate the free speech clause of the First Amendment? Ruled against the Russians. formulated the Bad Tendency Test1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

9. Yates V United States 1957

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'Permissable to advocate the violent overthrow of the government in abstract, but not actually intice someone to do it. Difference between believing in something and urging itSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

10. Clear and Present Danger Test

started by Schenck case; government cannot interfere with speech unless the speech presents a clear and present danger that it will lead to evil or illegal acts; to shout 'Fire' falsely in a crowded theaterSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

11. Smith Act in 1940

illegal to advocate violent overthrow of the U.S government.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

12. Tenth Amendment

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.powers not delegated to the federal gov. are reserved to the statesSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

13. Espionage Act of 1917

Law which punished people for aiding the enemy or refusing military duty during WW1Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

14. Doctrine of Judicial Review

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'Principle that the courts have authority to review and declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches of government.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

15. Morse v Frederick 2007

1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Known as the 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' Limited students' free speech rights. Ruled that Frederick's free speech rights were not violated by his suspension over what the majority's written opinion called a 'sophomoric' bannerMinnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

16. Judicial Restraint

A judicial philosophy in which judges play minimal policymaking roles, leaving that duty strictly to the legislatures - more conservativeSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

17. Role of Independent State Action

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.States given many rightsMinnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

18. Texas v Johnson 1989

Struck down Texas law that banned flag burning, which is a protected form of symbolic speech.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

19. Duncan V Louisiana 1968

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.A crime carrying a 2 year sentence is sufficiently serious to require the right to a jury trial under the 6th amendment, as applied to the states by the 14th amendment. Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed and remandedSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

20. Fourth Amendment

1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.protects you from unreasonable search and seizure of your home and propertySupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

21. Boy Scouts of America V Dale

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.The boy scouts were allowed to dismiss a leader after learning that he was gay, holding that freedom of association outweighed the New Jersey anti-discrimination statute.

22. Concurrent jurisdiction

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide casesSupreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.

23. First Amendment

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.The constitutional amendment that establishes the four great liberties: freedom of the press, of speech, of religion, and of assembly.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'

24. Declaration of Independence

Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'This document was adopted on July 4, 1776. It established the 13 American colonies as independent states, free from rule by Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote the majority of this document.Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

25. Cohen V California 1971

Supreme Court is indeed capable of affecting widespread change, often citing cases such as Brown v. Board and Roe v. Wade as examples.Minnesota ordinance that it is a crime to engage in speech or action likely to arouse 'anger', 'alarm', or 'resentment' on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or gender was at stake; white teenager who burned a cross on a black family's front lawn couldn't be charged because First Amendment prevents government from 'silencing speech on the basis of content'1971 , Overturned conviction of man who wore a jacket w '**** the draft' on back; R: expression wasn't aim at any individual, not intended to disturb peace, didn't threaten to or engage in violence1696 - black arm bands. Courts said that the students had the right to wear the bands under the First Amendment. Called it 'pure speech.' Weren't disruptive, so their conduct was protected. Can't prohibit the expression of an opinion.

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