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“Symbolic Speech” / Freedom of Expression
“Hate Speech”
“Establishment Clause”
“Free Exercise Clause”
“Political Speech”
“Wall of Separation” or “Separation of Church & State”

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Schenck v. U.S.
Roth v. U.S.
Miller v. CA
NY Times v. Sullivan
NY Times v. U.S.
Tinker v. Des Moines
U.S. v. O’Brien
Texas v. Johnson
Citizens United v. FEC
Oregon v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Hurley v. Irish American Gay Group of Boston
Boy Scouts of America v. Dale
Snyder v. Phelps
McCullen v. Coakley

2 nd Amendment:
U.S. v. Miller
Washington D.C. v. Heller
McDonald v. Chicago
4 th Amendment:
Weeks v. U.S.
Katz v. U.S.
Mapp v. Ohio
NJ v. T.L.O.
U.S. v. Leon
Arizona v. Hicks
Kentucky v. King
U.S. v. Jones
Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders
Riley v. California
5 th Amendment:
Palko v. CT
Benton v. MD

Miranda v. Arizona
Berghuis v. Thompkins
6 th Amendment:
Powell v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainright
8 th Amendment:
Furman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgia
Roper v. Simmons
Atkins v. VA

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“Due Process Clause” of 14 th Amendment -
“Equal Protection Clause” of 14 th Amendment -
Selective Incorporation (nationalization of Bill of Rights) -
Gitlow v. NY
Palko v. CT (overturned by Benton v. MD) – explain both
Wolf v. CO (overturned by Mapp v. Ohio) – explain both
Gideon v. Wainwright
Malloy v. Hogan
Loving v. VA
Lawrence v. Texas
Obergefell v. Hodges

Students’ Rights in regards to their attendance at public schools -
Tinker v. Des Moines
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Bethel School District v. Fraser
Morse v. Frederick
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Jane Doe
Safford Unified School District v. Redding

Each quarter you will be responsible for reading about key Supreme Court Cases. These cases often set precedent (in other words, they can be used to make future arguments regarding laws, policies, and/or actions) and result in legal statutes being declared either constitutional or unconstitutional. For example, in TX v. Johnson (1989), the S.C. ruled that the TX statute that made burning an American flag illegal was unconstitutional and violated the free speech rights of citizens. This type of speech is known as “symbolic speech.” Despite the fact that 48 states had laws declaring flag burning to be illegal, the Court determined these statutes could not stand. These cases are then used as precedent – future arguments that can be used by lawyers to influence decisions of judges and/or juries. Once in a while, a case from an earlier time period is overturned, illustrating how the “living Constitution” can adapt and be altered as society’s expectations and values change (i.e. Brown v.
Board of Education overturned Plessy v. Ferguson).
Each quarter, you will complete ONE of four charts which are arranged by topic. These charts must be handwritten and should include 2-3 sentences regarding what the ruling was and why it mattered. Any important vocabulary terms or phrases should be explained in your own terms. (Landmark Cases involving the Bill of Rights – choose any 14 cases, at least one from each Amendment). Attach the chart to your paper.
Write a 3 page analytical paper (MLA) – you choose the format (you may choose the same format each quarter).
Personal Analysis – choose one case and provide background information leading up to the case, an overview or summary of the opinion (you may discuss the dissent too), analysis of its importance in society, & your personal opinion.
OR
Case Overturned – choose one case that overturned a previous case, provide background information, the reasons why the previous case was overturned (taking into account the changes in society, the justices and/or the arguments made), & your personal opinion.
OR
Liberty Overview – choose multiple cases regarding the same amendment and analyze changes over time, general trends that might have taken place, important phrases, philosophy or quotations from any of the cases, & your personal opinion.
Not present Present but needs
Development
Good use
Keep practicing
Mastery
2 4 6 8
Writing Style:
2 4 uses good word choice, fluency, and voice
6 chooses good transitions between paragraphs establishes and maintains a strong focus with well-organized paragraphs
8
Essay Ideas & Content:
2 4 accurately presents information in one’s own words
6 uses details to describe and analyze the case(s) illustrates relevancy of the case(s) in regards to American politics and society includes important quotations, phrases, or general trends of the opinions
Format & MLA Style Works Cited:
2 4 accurately completed chart and attached to essay correctly applies format minimum of two resources (NOT Wikipedia)
6
TOTAL:
8
8
/24x 4 = /96