Landmark Supreme Court Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, broke with precedent in deciding the issue of

• segregation in schools.

• separate but equal schools

• free speech in schools.

• illegal searches in schools.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson reflected Americans’ approval of

• integration.

• relocation centers.

• segregation.

• woman suffrage.

Which case clarified that the Constitution overrides all other laws?

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Worcester v. Georgia

Which of the following established the principle of judicial review?

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Marbury v. Madison

• Worcester v. Georgia

What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

• It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction in cases between states.

• It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s right of judicial review in federal cases.

• It overturned the practice of “separate but equal” in schools.

• It was the first case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

What is meant by “the rule of law”?

• the idea that people are the source of government power

• the idea that all people, including rulers and leaders, must obey the law

• the theory that power should be divided among three branches of government

• the power of the courts to interpret the Constitution and other laws

Use the quotation to answer the question. According to the Supreme Court, which branch of government has the power and responsibility to interpret the law?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• state legislature

How did the Supreme Court expect Bush v. Gore to affect voting practices in the United States?

• Fewer people would turn out to vote.

• More people would sign up for absentee ballots.

• More states would use punch card balloting

• States would improve voting methods.

According to the Supreme Court, why should juveniles have the same right to a fair trial that adults have?

• Being a child is not a good enough reason to deny them this right.

• Juveniles should not be tried for their crimes at all.

• Since they are denied other rights, they deserve this one.

• The U.S. Constitution does not protect juvenile delinquents.

Which Supreme Court decision most helped overturn the “separate but equal” doctrine?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson