Supreme Court Cases Quiz

What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It granted the president the power to veto any legislation

• It established the right to trial by jury in civil cases

• It declared the concept of separation of powers unconstitutional

In Gideon v. Wainwright, what important right was established for criminal defendants?

• Right to legal representation

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to confront witnesses

• Right to remain silent

What rights were established for individuals in the case of Miranda v. Arizona?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to remain silent and right to have an attorney present during police interrogation

• Right to a free lawyer after arrest

• Right to a jury trial

What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case regarding students' freedom of speech?

• The case was dismissed without a clear outcome.

• The court ruled that students can only express their opinions outside of school.

• Students have the right to freedom of speech in school.

• Students have no right to freedom of speech in school.

What was the key issue in the McCulloch v Maryland case?

• Constitutionality of the Second Bank of the United States and state taxation power

• Interstate commerce regulation

• Validity of the Louisiana Purchase

• Constitutionality of the Emancipation Proclamation

What was the impact of the Worcester v Georgia case on Native American rights?

• Denied the sovereignty of Native American tribes and their rights to self-government

• Had no impact on Native American rights

• Forced Native Americans to assimilate into American culture

• Affirmed the sovereignty of Native American tribes and their rights to self-government

What was the ruling in the Plessy v Fergueson case and how did it impact segregation?

• The ruling upheld segregation laws and policies.

• The ruling abolished segregation laws and policies.

• The ruling had no impact on segregation.

• The ruling led to increased integration in schools.

What was the significance of the Mapp v Ohio case in relation to the Fourth Amendment?

• It established the exclusionary rule

• It had no impact on the Fourth Amendment

• It overturned the Fourth Amendment

• It expanded the scope of the Fourth Amendment

What was the controversy surrounding the Engel v Vitale case and its impact on prayer in public schools?

• It ruled that officially sanctioned prayer in public schools was unconstitutional under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

• It ruled that officially sanctioned prayer in public schools was mandatory under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

• It ruled that officially sanctioned prayer in public schools was only allowed for certain religions under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

• It ruled that officially sanctioned prayer in public schools was only allowed for students over the age of 18 under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

What was the outcome of the New Jersey v TLO case regarding students' rights against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• The New Jersey v TLO case was ruled in favor of the student's right to complete privacy in a school environment.

• The outcome of the New Jersey v TLO case was that students have no privacy rights at all in a school environment.

• Students have the same privacy rights in school as they do outside of school.

• Students have reduced expectations of privacy in a school environment.