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Important Court Cases Presentation Project

Important Court Cases Presentation Project. By: Nisarg Patel Rosa Ortega Jessica Ferreira Melanie Murphy. McCulloch vs. M aryland. February 11,1818 James McCulloch & Maryland State

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Important Court Cases Presentation Project

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  1. Important Court Cases Presentation Project By: Nisarg Patel Rosa Ortega Jessica Ferreira Melanie Murphy

  2. McCulloch vs. Maryland • February 11,1818 • James McCulloch & Maryland State • During this case, states placed heavy taxes on banks and James McCulloch refused to pay taxes, so they sued him. • Significance - This case created necessary & proper clause • Decision/Outcome - 7 vote for McCulloch and 0 votes against McCulloch. This case deals with U.S. Constitution Article 1, section 8 & Clauses 1-18. Questions • When did this court case took place? • What was the Decision/Outcome of this case?

  3. Gibbons vs. Ogden • March 2, 1824 • Thomas Gibbons & Aaron Ogden • During this case, ----------------------------------------------------------------------. • Significance - This case stated that death penalty laws that allow random, racial results are unconstitutional. • Decision/Outcome - 5 vote for Furman and 4 votes against Furman. This case deals with U.S. Constitution Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Questions • How many people were involved in this case? • What was the Decision/Outcome of this case?

  4. Furman vs. Georgia • June 29, 1972 • William Henry Furman & State of Georgia • During this case, --------------------------------------------------------------------. • Significance - This case created death Penalty laws. • Decision/Outcome - 5 vote for Gibbons and 4 votes against Gibbons. This case deals with U.S. Constitution Article 1, section 8 & Clauses 3. Questions • Why was this court case so significant? • Summarize this case in your own words.

  5. Miranda vs. Arizona • June 19, 1966 • Miranda & State of Arizona • During this case, --------------------------------------------------------------------. • Significance - This case established criminal defendants had a rights to know their rights under the constitution prior to questioning by law enforcement. • Decision/Outcome - 5 votes for Miranda and 4 votes against Miranda. This case deals with U.S. Constitution Amendment 5 & Amendment 14. Questions • When did this case took place? • Describe what happened during this case.

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