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Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Key Supreme Court Cases on Civil Liberties

Landmark cases like Engel v. Vitale, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Miranda v. Arizona defined the scope of First and Fifth/Sixth Amendment protections.

Overview

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) established that students retain free speech rights at school unless expression substantially disrupts education. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) required police to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation, protecting against self-incrimination.

Practice Quiz

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What constitutional principle did Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) establish?