CASES Quick Summary Outcome/Historical Significance CONSTITUTIONAL CONCEPTS/Enduring Issues
Marbury v. Madison(1803)*
Appointment of midnight justices by John Adams rejected by Jefferson. Supreme Court must decide constitutionality of Judiciary Act. John Marshall declares Judiciary Act unconstitutional The Supreme Court has the right of Judicial Review.
Impact of Marshall Court Judicial v. Executive and Congressional Power
Judicial Review/Separation of powers
Gideon v Wainwright (1963)*
Gideon was accused of a felony by Florida and did not have attorney representation because he could not afford one. Based on his "pauper" appeal to the Supreme Court, it decided that regardless of the crime, Gideon had the right to an attorney. Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments vs 10th Amendment
Bill of Rights/Due Process/ Right to an attorney
Miranda v Arizona (1966)*
Ernesto Miranda was arrested, interrogated and confessed to rape without the police informing him of his......
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