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100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

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The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and its decisions have a profound impact on our lives. Here are 100 of the most important Supreme Court cases that everyone should know.

1. Marbury v. Madison (1803)

This case established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

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Marbury V. Madison Supreme Court Case An To Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

2. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

This case established the supremacy of the federal government over the states.

McCulloch V. Maryland Supreme Court Case An To Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know — McCulloch v. Maryland

3. Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

This case established the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce.

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4. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

This case ruled that African Americans were not citizens of the United States and could not sue in federal court.

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5. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

This case established the doctrine of "separate but equal," which allowed states to segregate public facilities.

Plessy V. Ferguson Supreme Court Case An To Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

6. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

This case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and ruled that segregation of public schools was unconstitutional.

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7. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

This case established the Miranda rights, which require police to inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.

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8. Roe v. Wade (1973)

This case established a woman's right to abortion.

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9. United States v. Nixon (1974)

This case ruled that the president is not above the law and must comply with subpoenas.

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10. Bush v. Gore (2000)

This case decided the 2000 presidential election and awarded the presidency to George W. Bush.

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These are just a few of the most important Supreme Court cases that everyone should know. These cases have had a profound impact on our lives and continue to shape the law of the land today.

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