The Supreme Court and public policy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Bill of Rights

Speech, press, assembly, religion, petition

Flag burning is protected symbolic speech

Corporate political funding cannot be limited

Right to keep and bear arms

Individual right to possess firearm for self-defense

Against unreasonable searches and seizures

Warrantless cell phone searches unconstitutional

Citizenship, Due Process, Equal Protection

Ended racial segregation in public schools

Same-sex marriage guaranteed nationwide

Right to choose abortion under privacy right

Overturned Roe v. Wade, ended federal abortion protection

Women's right to vote

Employment protections include orientation & gender identity