Supreme Court decisions have played a big role in how we understand the Bill of Rights.

These decisions help shape our personal freedoms and the power of the government. Here are some important cases:

1. First Amendment - Freedom of Speech

   • In the case of Schenck v. United States (1919), the court created a rule called the "clear and present danger" test. This means that in certain situations, speech can be limited if it poses a real threat.
   • In Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), the court ruled that students still have the right to express themselves at school.

2. Second Amendment - Right to Bear Arms

   • The case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) decided that people have the right to own guns for self-defense, even if they are not part of a military group.

3. Fourth Amendment - Search and Seizure

   • In Mapp v. Ohio (1961), the court introduced the exclusionary rule. This rule says that evidence found in an illegal way cannot be used in court.

Since 1789, there have been over 1,500 Supreme Court cases related to the Bill of Rights. This shows how the meaning of these rights has changed over time in America.