Quiz #4: Supreme Court Cases

What was the result of the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• "Black Codes" were ruled to be unconstitutional.

• It permitted the placing of Indians onto reservations.

• The doctrine of "separate but equal" was allowed to continue.

• It said that children of all races could attend the same schools.

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison established which of these?

• the power of lower courts

• the principle of federalism

• the principle of judicial review

• the principle of separation of powers

State and federal courts often share the authority to hear a case. This is called _________ jurisdiction.

• original

• appellate

• exclusive

• concurrent

In the United States, most STATE courts have ________ jurisdiction.

• original

• appellate

• exclusive

• concurrent

The decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) more clearly defined what constitutional issue?

• freedom of speech

• right to be represented by an attorney

• right to a jury trial in a civil suit

• applying the death penalty

How did the Tinker v Des Moines case expand the rights of students?

• Students can be subject to random searches throughout the school year.

• The use of symbolic speech in schools is protected by the First Amendment.

• The use of disruptive speech in schools is protected by the First Amendment.

• Students cannot be searched by school officials unless a warrant is obtained.

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education?

• Both cases addressed the need for due process of law.

• Both cases dealt with the rights of minors in schools.

• The Brown decision overturned the Plessy decision.

• The Brown case was a precedent for the Plessy case.

A man is accused of Federal income tax evasion and will be tried. Which court will be the first to hear his case?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Appeals Court

• U.S. Circuit Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

What is the MAIN responsibility of the judicial branch?

• to print money

• to interpret the laws

• to elect the president

• to create the military

Which BEST explains how the Supreme Court ”checks” the power of Congress?

• by vetoing, or saying "no" to a law

• by comparing the law to the Constitution

• by passing a bill and making it law

• by ignoring a veto and signing a bill into law