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2.4 Judicial Branch
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the role of the judicial branch? | Interpret laws |
| Highest court in America? | US Supreme Court |
| Marbury v Madison | Established Judicial Review |
| US v Nixon | No one (not even a president) is above the law |
| Dred Scott v Sanford | Court said it had no jurisdiction because it was believed African Americans could not sue in federal court. |
| Plessy v Ferguson | Continued "separate but equal" |
| Brown v Board of Education | Ended separate but equal and integrated schools |
| Gideon v Wainwright | Stated people need to be provided with a lawyer if they cannot afford one |
| Miranda v Arizona | Informs people that they have the right not to answer questions (you have the right to remain silent). |
| In re Gaunt | Juveniles are granted the same due process rights as adults. |
| Hazelwood School District v Kuhlmier | Limits free speech in school |
| District of Columbia v Heller | the right of individuals to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes shall not be taken away |
| Appeal | To review a case |
| Judicial Review | The courts are able to overturn previous court decisions |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority |