Social Studies test #2
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- Summarize the over-all history of the Dred Scott case
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-1857
-Faught for his rights as a citizen
-Future Impact- Congress cannot pass laws limiting slavery in the western territories. - Summarize the over-all history of the Plessy v. Ferguson case
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-Homer Plessy
-Sat in a white section of a train
-Arrested because he would not move - Summarize the over-all history of the Brown v. Board case
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-Linda Brown of Topeka, Kansas
-Had to walk 1 mile to and from school
-Seperate but Equal - What is the history of Gideon v. Wainwright?
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-Accused of breaking and entering
-Couldn't afford a lawyer
-Court appointed the 14th Amendment (due process) - What is the history of Miranda v. Arizona? What are these rights now called?
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-Suspect of kidnapping, rape case
-Was not told he had the right to remain silent
-Was not read his legal rights
*Miranda Rights - What is the backround of the Griswold v. Connecticut case about?
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-Illegally gave instructions to pregnant woman (and their husbands/married couples)
-ß The Court announced the Connecticut law unconstitutional under the First, Third, Fourth (privacy in your home), Fifth, and Ninth Amendments - What is the backround of the Roe v. Wade case about?
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-Pregnant, wanted an Abortion
-Abortion was illegal in Texas
-Protected by 14th Amendment - 13th Amendment
- Abolishment of Slavery
- 14th Amendment
- Rights of citizens; privileges and immunities, due process, equal protection
- 15th Amendment
- Extension of suffrage to balck men (African American men can vote)
- The Judicial Branch is Article ___ of the Constitution
- III
- What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
- To interpret laws of the Constitution
- How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
- Forever, unless death occurs, or they want to give up the position
- What is the highest court in the land?
- The Supreme Court
- What is the definition of Treason?
- No person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
- Define "Corruption of Blood"
- Corruption of Blood means punishing the family of a person who has committed treason. It is forbidden by the Constitution.
- What kinds of cases are found in Federal courts?
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-Cases that require an interpretation of the Constitution.
-Cases involving the United States, a state, or its citizens.
-Case involving federal laws and treaties.
-Cases that concern a citizen of a foreign nation. - What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
- established the federal court system, the federal district courts, and the Office of the Attorney General.