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Using the link above, review each of the Supreme Court cases at the bottom right of the page (from Brown v. Board to U.S v. Nixon). You need to use your blog space to discuss the 3 cases that you feel were the most influential or relevant to your life. *This is your opinion, but remember to base it on evidence from your reading.
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I feel that the three most important land mark cases were tinker vs. des monies, brown vs. Board of Education, and Miranda vs. Arizona. The reason I chose these three court cases is because all of these still affect my life today. The Tinker case allows me to express myself without the worry of being in trouble for doing so. Brown vs. Board has not only affected my life, but the lives of all African Americans in school today. This allowed to have equal opportunity as everyone else, and showed that skin color shouldn’t affect our education. Lastly the Miranda vs. Arizona case has had its significance being that I do not have to incriminate myself.
ReplyDeleteOut of the cases the most influential cases were the cases of brown v. board of ed., Gideon v. Wainwright, and Hazelwood v. Kulmeier. They show differences in the different types of cases and progressively get better. From the earliest date to the latest date they show an increase in the equallity of court cases.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that are the most important to me would be Brown v. Bored of Education, Tinker v. De Moines, and Roe v. Wade. Brown v. Bored is important because it sat in motion what is possible today, un-segregated schools and equal opportunity for those who work hard for it. Tinker v. De Moines is important because we all have the right to express our self and that right shouldn’t be taken away because you enter a school building. Last but not least, Roe v. Wade. This case I think is extremely important. As women we have the right to do as we please with our bodies, and right cant be taken away from us because a women wishes to abort a pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteThe three court cases that I felt were the most influential and important to me are Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Plessy v. Ferguson. Brown v. Board of Education was dealing with the segregation issues within the schools and the separation of the students by race. Whit and Blacks could not be seated with each other, nor attend school with one another. This affects students as a whole today because we are no longer segregated and we attend schools and different functions with each other. Some of us have parents that are black and white. Tinker v. Des Moines court case is affective in my life because it talks about freedom of expression for students in school and in society. We as students and young adults are entitled to our expression towards certain issues in our country. The Plessy v. Ferguson court case was held for equal protection for all citizens in the United States whether they are of different race or gender. This is highly effective to me because I am a citizen of this country and my rights are just as important as anyone else’s. We all have rights and opinions that are important to ourselves and the U.S. No one person shall be ignored of their equal rights.
ReplyDeleteOut of all these cases the three that are most important to me and are most influential in my life are Brown vs. The Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, and New Jersey vs. T.L.O. I picked Brown vs. The Board because without that case school wouldn’t be mixed with all ethnic groups such as Blacks, Whites, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc. The Browns kids had to walk through a dangerous train switch yard to get to the bus stop to ride the bus to their all black elementary school when there was one closer to their home but it was just for whites. The Browns took this to the Supreme Court because it was going against the 14th amendment in the constitution. The Gideon vs. Wainwright case I chose because the guy that got accused of a burglary in the pool room and since he couldn’t afford a lawyer he asked the judge to appoint him one since the 16th amendment states that all persons accused has the right to a lawyer and the judge denied him the lawyer and he had to defend himself and was found guilty for breaking and entering so without this case still to this day some people could be denied a lawyer and left to defend themselves and could be found guilty of something they didn’t even do. I chose the New Jersey vs. T.L.O case because a girl was caught smoking in the restroom and the vice principal searched her bag for cigarettes and found marijuana but smoking in the bathroom wasn’t against school rules the search was unreasonable which was going against the 4th amendment of the constitution which states no unreasonable searches.
ReplyDeleteThe cases that I think most affect my life today are Miranda vs. Arizona, Brown vs. Board of education, and Tinker vs. Des Moines. Miranda vs. Arizona affects my life because when that case was brought to court they made the police officers be required to read the rights of the person once they are detained so they are educated on their rights as a citizen. Tinker vs. Des Moines still affects my life today but not as bad as it would have been back then. Students are still limited in the clothes they can wear and the messages that they can display. Brown vs. Board of Education mostly affected my life because if it weren’t for this case all different races wouldn’t have been able to come together and learn equally. Also because of this integration of races in school some people became more tolerant.
ReplyDeleteMiranda V. Arizona
ReplyDeleteWell this case was based on that Ernesto Miranda was self-incrimination which means that he confessed that he had convicted the crime, but the problem was that police didn’t take the proper steps to inform Miranda of her rights, so now she argued that and the supreme court agreed with her.
Brown V.Board
This was another case that was really important. Therefore it’s talking about segregation in schools and equal protections. This means during that time because color and white people were separated in schools. That was dangerous to color people because they had to walk to their color school when they had a very close school but the problem was only white students were allowed in that school.
Dred Scott V. Sanford
This case is another important case which involves slavery. When this slaves were not given equal rights or freedom and they were not consider citizen. So he was not happy because he was still not consider a free man.
The 3 cases that are most relevant to my life today is the brown vs. board of education, the tinker vs. Des Moines and the Miranda vs. Arizona. The brown vs. board of education allows all races to be together in one school and this finally led to everything to be allowed for all races. This let Linda brown and other kids her age go to school safer. Although in most schools races segregate there selves it is still important everyone has the same opportunity to learn. But I don’t think it is right for board of education to divide up the school districts based on where you live it should be the schools that you are closes to you go to. This is because if you live all the way across town you shouldn’t have to go all the way to the other side of town just to go to school, they are complaining about wasting gas but yet the school has to go so far out just to pick up a few kids to go to the school across town. Another that is relevant is the case tinker vs. Des Moines. Tinker was told not to wear the black arm band, so she got suspended well in court it was stated that it is expressing herself so she should not get in trouble for this. This relates to kids in school today because of the schools accusing of being in a gang because they choose to wear camo jackets to school. Camo jackets are not like the red and blue bandanas kids wear to represent they are in a gang. Also the schools are not allowing people to wear the confederate flag in school because some people take it to offence. But the confederate flag has a different meaning then what the stereo type is for it. The Miranda vs. Arizona relates to my life today because if some gets in enough trouble to be arrested they need to know there rights and in this case the gentleman did not get this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that are the most relevant to my life today is Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines and Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier. Brown vs. Board of Education affects me the most because it put an end to segregated schools. If schools were not segregated, then the world would be a very different place. The minorities in an area would have to travel further so they can reach their school; meanwhile, the majorities would have multiple schools that they can attend. Students can also learn more about their classmate's culture. The next Supreme Court case is Tinker vs. Des Moines. Because of this case students, like me, are allowed to express ourselves any way we want as long as we are not presenting danger to anyone. The third case is Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier. This allows the principal of a school to remove a story if they feel is inappropriate. Since I am a student myself, these three cases will naturally affect me the most.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the most important cases are Dred Scott vs. Sandford, Brown vs. Board of Education, and United States vs. Nixon. I believe that the case of Dred Scott vs. Sandford was important because it explained the concept of slavery and how it was abolished. It stated that Dred Scott even after living in a free state was not considered a free man. The case Brown vs. Board of Education the schools had been segregated and white kids and colored kids were not able to go to the same school together, so Linda Brown and her family took this case to court because they thought that colored kids and white kids should get the same type of education. The court realized that the segregated schools violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment so the courts voted in favor of the browns. In the case United States vs. Nixon, they thought that President Nixon had put a tape recorder in the oval office. Nixon would not to admit to anything so they took the case to the Supreme Court. The case was dismissed and they said that what Nixon had done was not illegal in the Constitution. I picked these three cases because I felt they had the most influence on the change from then to how we live in the United States today.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Brown v. Board of Education, Dread Scott v. Sanford and Plessy v. Ferguson are the three Supreme Court cases that have influenced my life the most. Weither it was dealing with schools, unfair treatment or freedom or etc. These cases deal with the struggles our families and ancestors had to go through in order to establish equality for our race. Something that many of us overlook today, but without these altercations and people to stand up against mistreatment we wouldn’t be were we are today.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the most important cases were the following cases:
ReplyDeleteTinker vs. Des Moines- When students wear something that represents who they are, they are trying to express themselves. It is unconstitutional to take away the students' freedom of expression. Especially when it is something as harmless as an armband.
Korematsu vs. United States- I agree with the actions taken by the US to relocate Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor. It is understandable why this would be done, and I believe it was necessary. I agree with the idea that protecting the country is more important than protecting the individual rights of Japanese-Americans.
Texas vs. Johnson- Gregory Johnson lit a flag on fire at a political convention. He was only voicing his opinion. I agree that this is protected by the First Amendment, because this was free speech.
Tinker vs. Des Moines was the most interesting case that appealed to me. This case was about how students wore a black armband to symbolizing a protest with America involving in the Vietnam War. They were asked to take the armbands of but they refused and later were suspended. The students had the freedom of expression and speech it shouldn’t have mattered where they where (school grounds) they had the right to wear the armbands. The Supreme Court decided that it was unconstitutional. I believe that the school didn’t have a good enough reason to suspend the students. Another case Brown vs. Board of Education two schools in Topeka were segregated by race. This goes against the 14th amendment that defines our citizenship and equal rights and protection of law. Schools should not be segregated in any way shape or form. A school that is newly opening up as a “segregated” school shouldn’t even be allowed to open, because it’s discriminate based on student’s race. The third case that I believe was important was the Dred Scott vs. Sanford, a slave that had been owned in a state where slaves were legal, moved to a state with his “master” into a new state the made slavery illegal. When his “master” died the slave sued to stating that he was a citizen and has the right to freedom. The Supreme Court decided that he was not considered a citizen because he was African American, so they denied him his rights. I believe that the Supreme Court made the wrong decision and he should have been able to sue.
ReplyDeleteThe thress cacses that affected my life the most so far are the Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Miranda vs. Arizona. I feel that Brown vz. Board of Education has affected my life the most because if that didnt happen all races couldent come together and get the same and fair amount of education and all sit down and learn together. Then Tinker vs. Des Moines affects me because in school we have our freedom of expression so that way we can express out self the way we want to and it was unfair back in the days to tell her to take of the armband when it wasent hurting anyone. And theMiranda vs. Arizona affects me so that now officers and other people have to tell you your right and stuff that should be the first thing they tell you.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the most important cases are: 1)Brown vs Board, 2)Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke and 3)Tinker vs. Des Moines.For the 1st one, it isn't fair to have elementary children cross a dangerous railroad track just to get to their black elementary school when going to the closer white school would take away the danger completely. 2nd, If i were to be from a less fortunate family and I have the courage to even attempt to go to school, They shouldn't not give me a chance just becuase of my skin color. And thirdly, If I want to support a certain group, like america being involved in a war, as long as it's not hurting anyone, (for example wearing a wristband) I will wear it becuase I feel strongly about things that I would support. This is my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThe three court cases that I felt were the most influential was the court case with Gideon v. Wainwright, New Jersey v. T.L.O, and Regents of U. of California v. Bakke. During the Gideon v. Wainwright case I felt that Charles Gideon had every right to get a lawyer. He was absolutely right about the Sixth Amendment. The judge that put him in jail had to right to deny his request. It made me feel bad because Gideon had to represent himself and he did a horrible job doing. I felt bad that he spent that time in jail for something he probably did not do. First of all, just because he was walking nearby with a pint of wine and some change the police should not have arrested him. And I honestly think that if Gideon didn’t commit the crime he would not have went through all of that trouble to get out of jail. Therefore, Gideon was innocent and he deserved to have a lawyer. The case with New Jersey v. T.L.O. was interesting because I understand that smoking is NOT allowed in the schools, but just because a student came up to him accusing someone else of doing something that he didn’t see didn’t give him the right to search her purse. The Principal has to follow the Constitution just like anybody else, and he should not have searched her purse. I actually understand why the Supreme Court decided that the search did not violate the Constitution because she could’ve easy got someone hurt or someone else in trouble. Regents of U. California v. Bakke case through me for a loop because that school did Allan Bakke so WRONG. This is my favorite case because I know how I would have felt if a University did that to me. I feel so bad for Allan Bakke because that is something I would cry about if it happened to me. School is very IMPORTANT to some people and some people actually want to do something with their lives and for that University to deny someone because of their race is DEAD RACIST AND WRONG. I’m so glad that Bakke filed suit, alleging that this admissions system violated the Equal Protection Clause because that system needed a punishment. That was SO WRONG! All of these cases caught my eye and tripped me out. These people got some nerve.
ReplyDeleteI feel that although all of these cases are very important to society right now, three were more relevant to topics right now. The three I chose were Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Roe vs. Wade. Brown vs. Board of Education is obviously very significant because it helped to end segregation of schools, which allows more freedom and eliminates racial discrimination. The case that probably affects me as a student the most would be Tinker vs. Des Moines, because it was about the freedom of speech and whether or not it was acceptable to censor that freedom at schools (and if so, how much was appropriate). In this court case, two children wore black armbands to school as a protest of the war in Vietnam. When teachers ordered them to remove the bands, the students refused, stating they had the right to voice their opinions. This affects students today as well, because students have and will always want to voice opinions and should be allowed the right to do so (within reason – obviously nothing that could cause harm to another person). The last of the cases was Roe vs. Wade, where a woman who was not ready to become a mother was denied the right to get an abortion. This case may not directly affect most students, but it is very important because it is featured prominently in the media and is likely to affect many more people in the future.
ReplyDeleteAll of the cases were important and were influential; however, I have decided to pick three of the most influential cases that also can be relevant to me. The first case I picked was Brown vs. Board of Education. This was the time when the schools separated the colored from the whites. Linda Brown was against the Board of Education, and I agree with her. She believed that it violated the fourteenth amendment, and this amendment defines citizenship and guarantees due process and equal protection of the law. So if she didn’t stand up for what she believed in, then most of the students today wouldn’t be in school. The next case I picked was Miranda vs. Arizona. This case was when a guy was arrested after a crime victim identified him; however, the police did not inform him about his rights such as right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent. So this affected the fifth and sixth amendment. That’s why they make rights, so we can use them. I would want the police to inform me all my rights. The final case I picked was Regents of the U. of California vs. Bakke. This case was about a white male applying for a college made especially for disadvantaged minority students. This case violated the Equal Protection Clause based on race. I think this case was important because there should be a diverse variety of people within a school. There shouldn’t be segregation nor mistreatment for the colored or the whites.
ReplyDeleteThe three most influential cases that are relevant to my life is Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Texas v. Johnson. The reasons these are most important to me is because they stop segregation in schools, aloud more freedom of speech/ freedom of expression in school, and that there is going too far in expression as long as no body is threaten or hurt it is protected by the first amendment. Now how these relate to my life are that since the brown v. the Board of Education we do not have to worry about discrimination in school I can have friends of any ethnicity go to the same school as I do and no one can be more benefitted than the other, Tinker v. Des Moines I can wear anything to express me and my beliefs without persecution of the teachers even though there are limitations there are no boundaries to the fashion in public schools, Texas v. Johnson and okay even though this guy was off the beaten trail he was still expressing his beliefs…though I do not see how desecrating the American flag is a symbol of anything he still got his point across. Though he seemed misguided in how far you can go.
ReplyDeleteBrown v. Board of Education relates to me because if that case wouldn’t have went into affect things would be different for me because I would probably have to go through a lot to get to school and I doubt I would be at a early college high school. It relates to me because if it was for Linda Brown I would have Caucasian friends or be sitting next to them in a classroom. Before this case, my grandparents had to go through the same things that Linda had to go through on a daily basis. Korematsu v. United States relates to me because just as he felt that he was being discriminated over his race, so did I. But it wasn’t by the president, Congress and military authorities but by my peers. I was judged because of my completion, but not my race because most people I know or am surrounded by are Christian and practice the same things religion me. Tinker v. Des Moines is the other that I think relates to me most. Just like me and many others I support “American involvement in the Vietnam War”. Because I gladly support the people fighting for me and doing all they can in Iraq and Afghanistan. The same thing that happened to the tinkers is the same thing that I know happened to many other people in America just because they want to support America and still get punished for it.
ReplyDeleteI believe the three most important cases would have to be Tinker v. Des Moines, Brown v. Board of Education, and Miranda v. Arizona. I have chosen these three because I think they mark important dates in history. Miranda v. Arizona shows us that if we do get in trouble with the law that even if we don’t have the money for an attorney that the state will provide you one. Brown v. Board of Education affects everyone today, and shows us that no matter what race everyone should have the same education. This affects me by giving me the opportunity to work at school with all different kinds of people. Tinker v. Des Moines affects myself by giving me the opportunity to express myself without feeling like I will get in trouble.
ReplyDeleteI think the cases that were the most important were the Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, and Marbury vs. Madison. Brown vs. Board of Education was influential on today’s world in that it helped show that segregation in schools was against the Constitution and should be stopped. Even thought the schools were similar, the way to get to each was not; thus, the Supreme Court decided it was against the Equal Protection Clause stated in the Fourteenth Amendment. Gideon vs. Wainwright was influential on America today because it reminded the court system that if a person being tried for a criminal case cannot afford a lawyer one will be provided for them. If Gideon hadn’t written a letter to the Supreme Court then that portion of our rights might still be ignored. Marbury vs. Madison was influential because it created the idea of judicial review. This means that a President cannot do something behind the backs of everyone else like James Madison did to William Marbury. Even if a person is the President, they must follow all of the rules like the rest of America.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that I feel have had the most important effects on my life today are:
ReplyDeleteBrown vs. Board of Education-
This case has affected me in many ways having to do with the academic and social aspects of my life. Although this case was geared towards the equal rights of blacks, it allowed for Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians, etc to attend the same schools to ensure that the education that we received was equal. It also insured that all races got the same educational opportunities in America. In the social aspect, due to the cultural diversity allowed because of this case, I have met a very diverse group of people and made a very diverse group of friends.
Tinker vs. Des Moines-
This case gives students the right to wear what they want as long as it is inside the school dress code. If I wanted to wear a purple headband everyday to show my concern and support for the safety of the people in Japan, I could because it wouldn’t violate the dress code and it isn’t hurting or harming anyone else. If I just wanted to wear a purple headband for no reason I’d still be able to because it is my freedom to express myself. This case protected the rights of students and keeps our rights from being neglected because we’re students.
United States vs. Nixon-
This case affects me INDIRECTLY and, in a way, directly in the sense that it makes sure that the leaders of our country don’t abuse their power and that if they do they are dealt with accordingly. This protects us from any negative government situations in which an individual uses their power to have more control than originally intended over the affairs of our country.
Considering the fact that my life basically centers around school and education and I haven’t really had any experiences with laws concerning anything else, most of the cases that I feel have affected my life the most have to do with school and education. When I get older and have to deal more with things outside of education I will probably see how important some of the other cases are but as of now, these most affect me.
I believe that the 3 cases most important are Tinker v. Des Moines, Brown v. Board of Education, and Miranda v. Arizona. Tinker v. Des Moines is important because it allows students the ability to voice their style and personality without being told to stop in any way shape or form as long as it does not hurt the learning environment. Brown v. Board of Education made a valid point on segregated schools. It was dangerous for black children to get school when there was a closer all white school. The Board tried to argue that both the schools had the same teachers, classes, curriculum, and transportation so there was no need. However, if the schools are equal, why are the segregated? Because of this case it changed the outlook on many peoples’ perspectives on racism and helped the acceptance of other races in a way. Miranda v. Arizona is also important. It now allows any people being taken into police custody the reason for their arrest so that they are aware of their crimes and can then protect themselves in needed against self incrimination.
ReplyDeleteThe three court cases that are most important and have the biggest impact on me are Brown v. Board, Mapp v. Ohio, and Gideon v. Wainwright. Brown v. Board is important to me for obvious reasons, giving the right for all children, regardless of race, to go to the same school. Mapp v. Ohio impacts me because I feel that after reading this the police can come banging down on my door with a sheet of paper claiming it’s a warrant, and take stuff that does not relate to what they are looking for, then arrest me and throw me in jail. I believe that this lady has the right to own whatever she would like as long as it isn’t illegal dugs or anything. The police had no right to take her….videos….when they were looking for a person. Gideon v. Wainwright is also a big one to me because I can’t even believe that the state/ county government system doesn’t even know their Constitution. Why the state would refuse to give this man an attorney is beyond me. This guy didn’t even have anything incriminating on him, so why was he put in jail to begin with?
ReplyDeleteI beleive that the three most improtant cases are Miranda v. Arizona, New Jersey v. T.L.O, and Brown v. Board of Education. I picked these three cases because if it wasn't for the Miranda v. Arizona case then there could be a chsnce for innocent people to incriminate themseleves without being read their rights provided by the fifth amendment. New Jersey v. T.L.O a student was accused of smoking in the bathroom, the vice principal had her purse searched and found cigarettes and marjuana. If there was no case then the constitution would not be as fair. Brown v. Board of Education proved that segragation of school was unconstitutional. If there was not a case like this then our schools would look completely different.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the Supreme Court cases, I believe all of them were very important; however, to me the three most influential and relevant to my life would be the Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines and Miranda vs. Arizona. In the Brown vs. Board of Education, Linda Brown and her sister had to walk everyday to the distant all black school. Even though there was a school much closer to Linda and her sister’s house, they were forced to walk across a dangerous railroad switchyard just to get to their bus to attend the all black school. Linda Brown finally decided enough was enough when she took her case to the Supreme Court stating that this was directly breaking the 14 amendment of equal treatment no matter what race. This is probably one of the most important and relevant cases today because it put a stop to the segregation of schools and the discrimination towards the students of different races. Now our schools have an equal balance of all different races with nobody being discriminated for the color of their skin. The Tinker vs. Des Moines case is directly covered under the 1st amendment which is the freedom of oppression. In this case, John and Mary Beth Tinker were suspended from school because they chose to wear black armbands which supported the protests of the Vietnam War. The Tinkers decided to take their case to the Supreme Court saying they had every right to do it because it was under the 1st Amendment. I believe this is very relevant to our day in age because we students are allowed to wear what want or wear something that supports what we believe in as long as it’s not offensive and falls under the rules of the dress code. The last case I thought was important was the Miranda vs. Arizona case. In this case Miranda was arrested for a crime and was not given the proper rights of the accused that are stated under the 5th and 6th amendment. Even though, Miranda confessed of being guilty he was not given the certain rights an accused criminal should have such as the assistance of an attorney and the right against self incrimination. This relates to my life today because if I was accused of a crime, I would have the rights and want to know my rights that are covered under the 5th and 6th amendments so that way I would get the most fairest treatment possible and so I would be able to state my case in the most proper and fair way. The police who did not tell the man about his rights were foolish and unfair, for everybody should be given the proper rights they deserve no matter what they did.
ReplyDeleteThe cases I believe are most relevant to me are Tinker vs. Des Moines, Brown vs. Board of Education, and New Jersey vs. T.L.O. I chose these cases because they all deal with schools, and since I’m in school I can relate to these cases more easily than others. I can really relate to Tinker vs. Des Moines because I used to go to a school with a very strict dress code. The students involved in this case were in trouble for wearing armbands because they were distracting other students. At my old school that was the reason we couldn’t have our hair dyed or wear t-shirts without the school logo. The case helped in showing that a school can’t deny freedom of expression because it’s “distracting”. The next case I chose is Brown vs. Board of Education. This case is very important because it put an end to segregation in schools. Segregation was causing an unfair situation, and prevented equal education. The Browns proved that their children were in danger because of segregation, and that it had to be stopped. If this case hadn’t happened, who knows what schools would be like today? My final case is New Jersey vs. T.L.O, which changed rules about unlawful seizures in school. The judge found that rules for search and seizure should be the same inside school, which means students have to be careful about what they bring. All of these cases relate to an amendment in the constitution, and schools today would be very different if they had never happened.
ReplyDeleteThe two cases that I feel that are relevant to my life are the Brown v. Board of Education and Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke. Dred Scott v. Brown V. Board of education is relevant to my life because since the court decided that the state laws requiring separate but equal schools violated the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment I can along with other blacks go to the same school as whites and now I have protection. I don’t have to worry about being harmed on the way to school because I have to walk all the way across town. Regents of the U. of California is relevant to my life because when I try to apply for a college and their isn’t that many people that are going to be accepted I probably would have less of a chance getting accepted than a Asian girl that is applying for the same college. Just like Allan Bake who applied for the medical school was denied even though he was probably was smart and people that weren’t that academically great was accepted. I think in situations like that they try to give the minority a chance and I would probably fall right along with Allan Bake in a situation like that . Sanford is the case that is most influential to me because this case shows that back in the days when slavery was taken place in the non-slave states blacks still really were considered free. It’s an influence to my life because it makes me proud to be a black person because with all the hardships of slavery that blacks went through we came as long ways to be independent and after all of that we still are strong. This also influenced me to be a better citizen because the blacks that lived during slavery time didn’t have a chance to be a citizen so it makes me proud to say I actually am a citizen. Like Dred Scott didn’t even receive a jurisdiction because they didn’t consider him as a citizen. I’m sure the blacks during slavery time worked hard to make sure other blacks like me will have more freedoms in the future.
ReplyDeleteThe three supreme cases that stood out to me the most were Brown vs. Board of Education, korematsu vs. United States, Tinker vs. Des Moines. All of the supreme cases were important and made you think differently about how our country has progressed but these three I could relate too. Brown vs. Board of education was relatable in my day to day life because if it wasn’t for Linda Brown and her sister stepping up there wouldn’t be white and black students learning together in the same class allot of racism would still occur in our day to day lives. Now because of Linda all students have the equal right to the same education and schools. Korematsu vs. United States also I could relate to after the bomb of pearl harbor many Japanese Americans were harassed and their loyalty to the united states was questioned and since I’m Arab American I felt I could relate to the Japanese Americans because many people after the bombing of the twin towers wanted to assume all Arabs were terrorists. This supreme case helped show that although we may come from different backgrounds we are all Americans and it’s not fair to assume or judge. The last supreme case that affected me was the Tinker vs. Des Moines case. Students are constantly told not to wear or represent certain things at school and even though freedom of expression is limited at school house doors these students were not being violent or offending anyone therefore the school had no right to suspend them and tell them not to wear the black bands. I can relate to these students because I go to school and sometimes stupid rules like these are put in place
ReplyDeleteThe three supreme cases that stood out to me the most were Brown vs. Board of Education, korematsu vs. United States, Tinker vs. Des Moines. All of the supreme cases were important and made you think differently about how our country has progressed but these three I could relate too. Brown vs. Board of education was relatable in my day to day life because if it wasn’t for Linda Brown and her sister stepping up there wouldn’t be white and black students learning together in the same class allot of racism would still occur in our day to day lives. Now because of Linda all students have the equal right to the same education and schools. Korematsu vs. United States also I could relate to after the bomb of pearl harbor many Japanese Americans were harassed and their loyalty to the united states was questioned and since I’m Arab American I felt I could relate to the Japanese Americans because many people after the bombing of the twin towers wanted to assume all Arabs were terrorists. This supreme case helped show that although we may come from different backgrounds we are all Americans and it’s not fair to assume or judge. The last supreme case that affected me was the Tinker vs. Des Moines case. Students are constantly told not to wear or represent certain things at school and even though freedom of expression is limited at school house doors these students were not being violent or offending anyone therefore the school had no right to suspend them and tell them not to wear the black bands. I can relate to these students because I go to school and sometimes stupid rules like these are put in place
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that are most relevant to my life are Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines and Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke. Brown v. Board of education ended segregation in schools and allowed equalality to all students regardless of their race. This is very important to me because this case has allowed me to have friends of different race in the same school as me. The case of Tinker v. Des Moines gave students the right to express themselves. This case is important to me because I like to express myself through my clothing and without being able to do so I have no outlet for showing my personality. Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke keeps a person from not getting into a program based on race. I find this situation very important to me because I like for all people to be treated equal and not be denied of what they deserve just because they are not of certain race.
ReplyDeleteOne of the cases that I found extremely influential was Dred Scott v. Stanford. Dred Scott, a slave, moved with his master to Illinois, which was a free state, only to find out that he was moving to Minnesota, where slavery were outlawed and then he finally moved back to Missouri. When his owner died his wife took control over the slave; however, Dred Scott tried to sue her because he was no longer a slave after living in a free state. The thing that got me with this case was when the Supreme Court decided that Dred Scott wasn’t a “citizen of the state”; moreover, not a free man. I already don’t like the fact that there were slaves back then because they were used to do other peoples work and that’s lazy. While the slaves did their masters jobs and were beaten when doing this, they can’t even be acknowledged for doing their work, let alone be called a citizen. So basically what the Supreme Court decided was that slaves shouldn’t ever be free and they are less than citizens. The other case that I found interesting was Plessy vs. Ferguson. I liked how the Separate Car Act was applied to ever ethnicity who sat in the wrong compartment, only because it applied to everyone; yet, I don’t think segregation right because it was based on ethnicity. If you where Caucasian there was a certain area you sat in and if you were African American you sat in another compartment of the train and you fined if you weren’t in the right spot. Homer Plessy, who was one-eighth African American, purchased a first class ticket and sat in the Caucasian-designated area. Homer Plessy was only one-eighth African American, so is the rest of him Caucasian? If so then the Supreme Court just went against their own kind of ethnicity and what do you do in a situation where you have blended families? I didn’t like how the U.S. Supreme Court decided that racial segregation was constitutional because in my opinion it should have been unconstitutional because it violated the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment. The last case I found influential was Brown vs. Board of Education. I liked how the Linda Brown family stood up in what they believed, which was that the segregated school system violated the Fourteenth Amendment. The Brown family took it to court and then it went to the understanding of the Supreme Court, which stated that even if the facilities were similar, segregated schools could never be equal to one another. I did like how the Supreme Court finally decided that state laws requiring separate but equal schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court showed fairness in this case and realized that their needed to be some limits and changes to make the schools better.
ReplyDeleteThe 36 Supreme Court cases that were addressed in the past and recent had made many opportunities and advantages for me along the way throughout history. Without these landmark cases, I would most likely not be pleased with unnecessary situations I would have to deal with that doesn’t state my rights of freedom of expression, education, and criminal rights. Having these cases being mentioned and worked with gives equality to every ethnic race and peoples their selves throughout the United States. After reading the some of the court cases that was took into effect, I had to place myself in the victims of their misguided rights. Of how they felt, when they could not follow the rights that were there in the Constitution for people to have rights. The 3 Supreme Court Cases that caught my eye of relating to my most important rights to this day are: Tinker v. Des Moines, Brown v. Board of Education and Miranda v. Arizona court cases.
ReplyDeleteVery few times I ran across the story of the students John and Mary Beth Tinker’s incident. I think it was rather touching and thoughtful of them to wear that black armband in pubic to express their feelings about America having the involvement in the Vietnam War. It was wrong from them to get suspended for expressing their feelings. I mean---What is the 1st amendment used for if they couldn’t express their selves? The people that decided to suspend the 2 students must have forgotten how far America has come to have independence and to have people rights. Yes we may have limits to our own expressions; however, wearing a harmless black armband shouldn’t be taken so seriously to where students should be punished.
With the Miranda v. Arizona case, I feel that he should have been read his rights. He may have convicted a felon; however, he still should hear his rights to get the right information to proceed with his trial. He should have been able to be appointed an attorney, so that he would still have a chance. The fact that I know they named the statement of saying the rights to a criminal called being named after him shows that the following circumstances will tried to be avoided. If I put myself in Ernesto Miranda’s shoes, I would wanted to be read my rights because I might not know what to do in the court support myself.
Reading the court case Brown v. Board of Education, I could only think of one for all and all for one. Where is the equality??? Linda Brown had to be brave for herself and her sisters to speak about the wrongness in where the Caucasians and the African Americans have the similar transportation, buildings, knowledge learned, and teachers, but still have to be segregated from each ethnic group. The fact that Linda Brown and her Sister had to travel a long distance to their school when there is a school near their residence is unfair and unacceptable for them. This is the one of the most Supreme Court cases I cherish the most because it gives me a more open opportunity and a look on how the world is other than having the same race surrounding me. Being able to have to go to school with different ethnic groups is a gift I WILL take inconsideration with. I am aware of how far we people we have came from. From being controlled by Britain to establishing our United Stated into a Nation, I can say that we are survivors, which we thrive, and we are still humanizing. :D
The three most important cases to me are: Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Miranda v. Arizona.
ReplyDeleteBrown v. Board of Education is an influential case to me because it helped desegregate schools around the nation. Without this case, people like me probably wouldn’t have been able to receive the proper schooling that I get today. Though Linda Brown and her sister had similar buildings, transportation, curriculum, and teachers like their white counter parts, their education wouldn’t compare to those who received schooling at the all white schools because they received better instruction. Plus, they’d never be recognized as equals in comparison. The segregation of schools violated the 14th amendment. The Browns’ helped children like me receive proper education that was also fair.
Tinker v. Des Moines is an influential case to me because it helped recognize that student’s right to freedom of speech doesn’t stop at the school house door. The Tinker’s noble action helped future school children gain the right to express themselves in school without consequences (of course there are limits). By suspending them, the school went against the 1st amendment. This amendment states that we may freely express our self because we are American citizens. The Tinker’s helped children like me learn that we can express our self in many different ways at school.
Miranda v. Arizona is an influential case to me because it helped establish the Miranda rights. These rights ensure us that the police must inform us of our 5th and 6th amendments before being arrested or questioned. It also helped notify police of the proper steps that need to be issued before arresting an American citizen. The 5th amendment states rules on self-incrimination and the 6th states the right to an attorney. Miranda helped citizens learn the steps that should be taken before in arrest.
The three most influential to me is the Tinker v. Des Moines Schools Case, Brown v. Board of Education, and Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke.
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--I feel like the Tinkers had a right to wear the armbands as a symbol for their personal beliefs. As long as it’s not harming anyone or disturbing other students, I think it is acceptable. A symbol is a representation of something or someone. If a student is wearing a symbol, someone will have to interpret what it means. Symbols don’t have much of an impact like words do. If I was wearing a religious te-shirt that said, “In God, We Trust,” I am supporting my Christian beliefs, but then again, it may be deemed offensive to another individual. For example, if I wore and environmental te-shirt promoting environment protection, it is a general topic that would relate to everyone living in the environment. It would not be considered offensive to anyone in particular. I am a firm believer in the 1st amendment, but I also consider the other people around me. I am conscientious when expressing my views because I consider and respect the opposing person’s views. During the time of this case, the Vietnam War was taking place and some people were concerned about Americans involvement in the war, like the Tinkers, and others may not have been concerned. I could understand that they wanted to portray their opinions on American involvement and they had the right to since it was not harming anyone else, but on the other had, it is school, a learning environment, not a place of protest. They needed to be respectful of other personal views on the topic.
Brown v. Board of Education
--I believe that this case is the most influential to me because it really portrays what black students had to go through to earn an education in the South during the time of segregation. This case showed that black students had courage by showing they were not afraid of standing up for what they believe in, especially when coming to receiving an education. It’s not right that these two sisters had to position themselves in danger just to arrive at their school. They fact that schools and other facilities were segregated at that time, brought about conflict between the two races. It’s a good thing that the sisters were aware of their rights and according to the 14th amendment; all citizens are equal and have equal protection under law. Clearly, this was an issue in this case. Segregation was obviously not working, so I’m glad that the Supreme Court recognized the importance of equal protection. Even if both races were getting the same education, it still is unfair one must risk their life just to attend school and the concept of separate but equal schools is not equal at all.
Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke
ReplyDelete--This case had the most impact on me because I agree with how the Supreme Court handled this case. The quote Justice Powell posted really speaks for itself. Race might be a “plus” on applications when you are a minority, but that doesn’t mean you get special privileges because you still have to meet up to the standards. Race is only a representation but it’s all about what makes you different as a student of color. It’s all about your achievements and success in school. When you apply for something important like a medical school, they want to see your achievements. Race is only a factor in establishing diversity in a school. Because minority students overall tend to be disadvantaged, the school is doing a good thing by trying to recruit those students, but they should not have eliminated other Caucasian students who may have applied. The point remains that ANYONE who applies have to meet up to the requirements because race is only one factor. No University should not just base acceptance on one factor because that does not make it fair for students who may not have that one factor. If Bakke had the grades, scores, and other achievements, he needed to be considered in the application process. And also, Bakke’s possible success is an asset to their school. That’s what makes a school successful and highly rated. Successful students.
Brown vs. Board of Education (1954)
ReplyDeleteThis case was relevant to life nowadays because many people were very racist then and some are still kind of racist now, but not in the same degree. Now and then, racism causes people to be separated even though we are all similar in our opinions and acts. This case was a colored family having to deal with racism which affected their educations. Racism is never okay, but in this case, it goes way too far.
Plessy vs. Ferguson (1896)
Similar to the Brown vs. Board of Education case, this case dealt with racism when this case was brought to attention. In this case, colored people were not supposed to sit on the same train car as a white person. They were not supposed to associate with each other because they were thought to be on different levels. Nowadays, some people think that we are different but most see us in the same way. This is how the whole world should be.
Mapp vs. Ohio (1961)
This case was a very interesting case in my eyes. It mostly dealt with police trying to search someone’s house and at first they didn’t have a warrant, but they ended up getting one and finding obscene material and this was not a good thing. Mapp ended up getting in trouble and getting sent to jail for possessing these obscene materials.
The three cases that are the most important to me are Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Gideon vs. Wainwright. I chose the Brown vs. Board of education because it was one of the main influences on the school today. I say this because the case was held to stop the segregation in the schools and without this case schools would have not been influenced to change segregation earlier on. So without this case are schools today might not even have the diverse ethnic groups as they have today, such as whites, blacks, Asian, and Latinos etc. I have chosen the Tinker vs. Des Moines because I think that the Tinker kids were in the right to show their feelings towards the war and Americans involvement. Also I believe that it is right for the kids to wear the armbands because it is under the first amendment that we have the right to express ourselves. I chose the Gideon vs. Wainwright case because I feel that it was not right for Gideon to get prosecuted without the right to a state lawyer if you can’t afford your own. I say this because I wouldn’t want that to happen to me or anybody in that fact. Also I chose this case because I like how it changed how the police arrest people by how they have to read the rights to the criminal so it makes sure that doesn’t happen again to others.
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ReplyDeleteThis was a case that was really important. Therefore it’s talking about segregation in schools and equal protections. This means during that time because color and white people were separated in schools.I dont think thats right because black people are human too.
Tinker v. Des Moines
This case gives students the right to wear what they want as long as it is inside the school dress code. I think thats fair because people shouldnt be able to tell u what to wear long as you are not walking around half naked.
New Jersey v. T.L.O
This case changed rules about unlawful seizures in school.I dont really think that is right because people dont like being search, but it is right because it can protect other people.
The three most important of these cases are Nixon v. US, Brown v. Board of Education, and Miranda v. Arizona. The outcome of Miranda v. Arizona required the accused to be read their rights befor being questioned. Nixon v. US proved that even the President is subject to the law and no one is above it. Brown v. Board of Education declared segregation unconstitutional and allowed people of all races to attend whatever school they wanted. All of these cases have shaped our nation into what it is today, but these are the ones that have done the most.
ReplyDeleteThe first Supreme Court case I found to be important is Brown v. the Board of Education. Linda Brown, along with her sister, showed there was danger with the segregated school system. While an all white school was closer to where they lived, they had to take a dangerous route to get to their school. Although local courts said the segregation with “equal” schools was legal, the Supreme Court said it violated the Fourteenth Amendment. This affects people today because there aren’t segregated schools anymore, and schools are geared more towards equal opportunity and a mix of cultures.
ReplyDeleteThe second Supreme Court case I found important is New Jersey v. T.L.O. When a vice principal searched a girl’s bag on the basis that she was allegedly smoking in the bathroom, she claimed it violated the Fourth Amendment. The vice principal found that the girl was in possession of marijuana and things suggestive of drug dealing. The girl pursued her belief that the vice principal violated the Fourth Amendment; however, the Supreme Court decided schools did not need a warrant for searches. It affects people today because it entitles schools to searches with probable cause without a warrant.
The third Supreme Court case I found important is Tinker v. Des Moines. Because of their black arm bands protesting the Vietnam War, John and Mary Beth Tinker were suspended. The Supreme Court sided with the Tinkers claiming it was part of their First Amendment rights. It affects people now because it gives them expressional rights even in school.
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ReplyDeleteThe most important three cases that I feel are important to me is the New Jersey v. T.L.O. I think this one is important because it shows how all searches have to have a reason. They also have to look for what they are searching for and not look for anything else. With this case I beloved it showed why people that they have to have some cause. The second most important one to me is Miranda v. Arizona. This is important to me because the police can’t question you with out reading your Miranda rights. If question and not read your Miranda right then the judge will have to close the case. The last important one to me is Brown v. Board of Education. I love this case because we have to be taught together and we can’t be separated.
Brown vs. board of education
ReplyDeleteThis case discussed the separate but equal clause. Education was separated by color and in the end was found unconstitutional because “separate cannot be equal.” This was important because it desegregated schools and aloud an equal education.
Korematsu v. United States
This case was brought about because the Japanese and Japanese decent were being separated and force to move because of there race. In the end it was ruled that this was legal in order to protect the nation. This is important because it was a kind of legal racism during this time that was outlawed later.
Mapp v. Ohio
The case involved illegal search and seizure of a woman’s home. The court ruled this as a direct violation of the woman’s rights and was over ruled. This is important because it set the standards for how a search and seizer must be processed.
The three most important cases to me are, Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Gideon v. Wainwright. The reason I believe Brown v. Board of Education to be important and relevant to my life, because without this case African Americans might still be separated from whites in school. Now there really is eqaul opportunity to education. I believe that Tinker v. Des Moines is also important because you should be able to express your feelings about something as long as you are not being violent or breaking any school rules. Expression is a great part about being in high school and you should be able to do so without being penalized. Lastly I believe that Gindeon v. Wainwright is an important case because it may be able to help the innocent get out of trouble even if they cannot afford a lawyer. No person wants to self incriminate themselves becase they couldn't afford good council. This case gave those not fortunate enough the chance to win their case.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that I find the most important are the United States vs. Nixon, Brown vs. Board of Education, and the Tinker vs. Des Moines. The United States vs. Nixon because it proves what kind of power our country can have and even the President, our leader, can be at fault with the law and pay the price for it as well. The Brown vs. Board of Education because we needed it to become the integrated places we are now. I like the fact that we are all different, it makes things interesting! The Tinker vs. Des Moines is one of the ones I found the most important because of the levels of freedom we have are so important and it is displayed in the case. I love to be heard and when I can be it makes things so much easier for others to understand where I am coming from. It is nice to be understood. :) And I don’t think that I am the only one with that opinion.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 most important land mark cases to me were Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Dred Scott v. Sanford. Brown v. Education is important to me because it affects students today, if schools were still segregated there would be alot of problems involving race. The Tinker v. Des Moines case relates to self expression of students today, this case is important to me because self expression is very important to me. lastly the Dred Scott v. Sanford case is important to me because i believe in equal rights, because Dred Scott was a slave he didnt have equal rights or freedoms which was wrong.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases I chose are Brown vs. Board of Education, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Hazelwood vs. kuhlmeier. The reason I chose these cases is because they all affect my school life. In the case Brown vs. Board of education it desegregated schools opening up equal education opportunities for kids of all racial backgrounds. The second case I chose was Tinker vs. Des Moines in this case student where punished for expressing them self’s by wearing black arm bands to express their opinion on the U.S. going to war. In this case the students won. The case made it more possible for students to express themselves. The third case I chose was Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier. In this case Principal Robert Reynolds took out parts of the school newspaper. In this case the principal ended up not winning the case even if the information shouldn’t have been allowed into the newspaper whether that they were inappropriate or may have affected some students the principal apparently didn’t have the right to take or restrict the student’s opinions. My overall reason for choosing these cases is that the all changed the way school works although it two cases did not change anything major it did change the way students can display their opinion and how much they can display their opinions. The first case changed school social life completely in a good way
ReplyDeleteThree cases that seemed important to me are Brown v. Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, and New Jersey v. T.L.O. All these cases still apply today and are important. Brown v. Board of Education affects everyone and this case shows that every one has an equal opportunity. Tinker v. Des Moines lets students express themselves through freedom of speech without getting in trouble. New Jersey v. T.L.O is an example letting students know that the school can search your items because it is on school property.
ReplyDeleteI think that one of the Supreme Court cases that are important is the Brown v. Board of Education. This is because here the Supreme Court finally realizes that segregated schools cannot be the same. Today the ruling that there are no segregated schools still remains intact and unopposed. Another important case is the McCulloch v. Maryland case. This case extremely clarified that no state can have power over the federal government over any matter not mentioned in the constitution. Today no federal government controlled facility is subject to tax by the state it is in. The final Supreme Court case I thought was important was the William Marbury v. James Madison case. Although I do not agree that the overall outcome should have occurred for two reasons which are:
ReplyDelete1: the person who was assigned to send the document never gave the document to the recipient at the time when the document was official therefore the said person, not the recipient, should be punished for their lack of responsibility
2: how did the recipient learn of his legal acceptance into the court before receiving the document stating that he had been accepted?
But as the outcome of the final decision of the court to have equal power of the separated branches of federal government exclaimed was generally helpful today for Supreme Court decisions.
Mapp v. Ohio, Miranda v. Arizona, and Tinker v. Des Moines are the three court cases that apply the most t me. In the Mapp v. Ohio case police searched Dollree Mapp’s house without a warrant and arrested her for a different reason than the one they were investigating. The case of Miranda v. Arizona upholds the Fifth Amendment by declaring that all citizens have the right to a lawyer and they do not have to incriminate themselves. The Tinker v. Des Moines cases enforces the right of citizens to express themselves in a peaceful way. The government cannot censor us because they do not like our opinion. All these cases enforce and uphold amendments in the Bill of Rights that were made to protect citizen’s rights.
ReplyDeleteMcCulloch v. Maryland relates to my life predominantly because I’m currently learning how to manage my money and my savings and it would be hard to do so if it included an unnecessary yearly state bank tax. Tinker v. Des Moines is very easy to relate to being that I am a student and there are very few ways for students to have a respectful but “outspoken” say in the school system. This case is a perfect example of getting a point across respectfully while still trying to remain in the borders of school rules. Plessy v. Ferguson is another great court case that I can relate to and that I am glad took place. Thanks to Homer Plessy I can sit wherever I choose when on a train without being told to move or taken away to jail. The argument made was very strong and through, and was fully supported by the Constitution.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that I feel were the most important were Maybury V. Madison, Brown V. Board of Education, and United States V. Nixon. The main reason for Maybury V. Madison was that it stated that even though the Constitution doesn't explictly state that certain powers of Congress they still have many powers not listed also known as Implied Powers. The Brown V. Board of Education case was a major stepping stone in the Civil Rights movement because it made the idea that "Segragated But Equal" was an Unconstitutional statement and removed it. The main reason for United States V. Nixon was so important was that it stated that the President and any other Branch of Government must still abide by the law and cannot abuse His or Her's power. These three landmark cases were of the upmost importance to me since they helped forge our country into what it is today.
ReplyDeleteThe three cases that I feel were the most important were McCulloch V. Maryland, Brown V. Board of Education, and United States V. Nixon. The main reason for Maybury V. Madison was that it stated that even though the Constitution doesn't explictly state that certain powers of Congress they still have many powers not listed also known as Implied Powers. The Brown V. Board of Education case was a major stepping stone in the Civil Rights movement because it made the idea that "Segragated But Equal" was an Unconstitutional statement and removed it. The main reason for United States V. Nixon was so important was that it stated that the President and any other Branch of Government must still abide by the law and cannot abuse His or Her's power. These three landmark cases were of the upmost importance to me since they helped forge our country into what it is today.
ReplyDeleteThe three court cases that I think affect me the most are Tinker vs. Des Moines, Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier, and Gideon vs. Wainwright.
ReplyDeleteThe reason I think Tinker vs Des Moines is one because it shows that students can express ourselves however we want as long as it does no harm to others.
The reason why Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier relates to us is because students are allowed to publish anything that they want into a school newspaper unless it is damaging to someone else.
Lastly, I think that Gideon vs. Wainwright is a good one because it makes it so that if I am accused of something I didn't do, I won't be charged for no reason, because I will get a lawyer to defend me, even if I can't afford one.
The most influential court cases to my life are Tinker vs. Des Moines, New Jersey vs. TLO, and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. I chose Tinker vs. De Moines because it allows students to have more free speech in schools. Because of this court case, students can express their opinions and protest more freely. I chose New Jersey vs. TLO because this it allowed more school searches to be held. Because of this case, students can have their belongings searched if a teacher suspects that they are breaking school rules. I chose Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier because only certain things can be printed in school magazines and newspapers. Because of this case, offensive material cannot be printed in schools.
ReplyDelete1) I think the Tinker v. Des Moines's Student Speech case was relavent to my life because I have to get my opinion in school sometimes and if I couldn't do that then the activities at school would be a lot different.
ReplyDelete2) Brown v. Board of Education's School Segregation case was influential because there would be all segregation still in all schools.
3) United States v. Nixon's Checks and Balances case was influential because if there was no Checks and Balances, there would be a lot more stupid laws and other stuff.
I feel that many of these cases have affected my life in some way or another, however, I feel that the three cases that had the biggest influences on my life are…
ReplyDeleteCalifornia v Bakke…
I feel that this court case had a major impact on my life because I have a few colleges in mind for me to attend when I go for my Bachelor’s Degree and I would be very upset if the color of my skin kept me from being accepted to the school. If you have the grades to get into a certain school and meet all of the requirements you should be accepted. Your ethnicity has nothing to do with your performance in school. If I am more qualified to attend than the next applicant then I should be accepted before them.
Gideon v Wainwright…
If it were not for Wainwright the judicial system would still incarcerate individuals without representation. This affects my life because if something were to happen and a crime took place and I was at the wrong place at the wrong time then I could be arrested. If I were to be arrested and I was not given council the truth would be stretched by the prosecutor to the point that I could sound guilty. Without a degree in law you may not be able to get the jury to be on your side. If it were not for this case there are many people who would be incarcerated who may have not been able to defend themselves when they did no wrong.
United States v Nixon
I feel that this court case was of extreme importance to my life because no one is above the law and not even the president can attempt to hide his crimes. If the president were able to hide his crimes then there would be no stopping anyone who thought that judges or senators could commit crimes. If they were to go that far then it could cause a slippery slope of even police officials who feel they are above the law. There would be no stopping crime because you could get any official you knew to hide your crimes to their best ability.
Out of all the cases that were made only a few were found relevant to me. The case of brown vs. board of education was found the closes to me because of the racism that was being allowed to go on in the schools at that time. As of to me, I hate racism. Racism to me is a crime within itself. And also because of this case that was brought up by a parent that wanted his/her child to go to a school that everyone one would be treated equally. Like in the picture of one of the water fountains, they are obviously different in size, and the big one was only for the white and for the people that weren’t were given the one that was smaller, and almost easily broken. Another case that I found was the Miranda vs. Arizona. I liked this case because although the men that was caught for doing something, he didn’t give up and also for not only given up, he also wasn’t aware that she had a right called the 5th amendment. This means that he had the right to self-incrimination. Another fault of the police that arrested him was that they also didn’t inform her of her other amendment or right. The 6th amendment or the right to an attorney. I choose this case because of the way he won this case even without the knowing of his two amendments. I think this showed that even though he didn’t have knowledge about his two amendments, it shoes that he didn’t give up. The last case that I found that was relevant to me was the case Tinker vs. Des Moines. I chose this case because I liked how even though the students were being told by their teachers, principle, and staff at their school, they still did what they believed in.
ReplyDeleteBrown vs. Board of Education This case has affected me in many ways having to do with the academic and social aspects of my life. Although this case was geared towards the equal rights of blacks, it allowed for Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians, etc to attend the same schools to ensure that the education that we received was equal. It also insured that all races got the same educational opportunities in America. In the social aspect, due to the cultural diversity allowed because of this case, I have met a very diverse group of people and made a very diverse group of friends.Tinker vs. Des Moines This case gives students the right to wear what they want as long as it is inside the school dress code. If I wanted to wear a purple headband everyday to show my concern and support for the safety of the people in Japan, I could because it wouldn’t violate the dress code and it isn’t hurting or harming anyone else. If I just wanted to wear a purple headband for no reason I’d still be able to because it is my freedom to express myself. This case protected the rights of students and keeps our rights from being neglected because we’re students.United States v Nixon I feel that this court case was of extreme importance to my life because no one is above the law and not even the president can attempt to hide his crimes. If the president were able to hide his crimes then there would be no stopping anyone who thought that judges or senators could commit crimes. If they were to go that far then it could cause a slippery slope of even police officials who feel they are above the law. There would be no stopping crime because you could get any official you knew to hide your crimes to their best ability.
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