Supreme Court Cases Quiz

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "judicial review"?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• United States v. Nixon

What was the significant impact of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

• It established the Miranda Rights.

• It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine.

• It ended racial segregation in public schools.

• It expanded the system of slavery.

In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, what right was affirmed by the Supreme Court?

• The right to be informed of one's rights before interrogation.

• The right to an attorney even if the defendant cannot afford one.

• The right to control school-sponsored publications.

• The right to withhold "executive privilege" in legal cases.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?

• The President was ordered to hand over the tapes.

• The President's "executive privilege" was upheld.

• The "separate but equal" doctrine was overturned.

• The Miranda Rights were established.

The Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson is known for which of the following?

• Establishing the Miranda Rights.

• Upholding the "separate but equal" doctrine.

• Affirming the right to a fair trial for indigent defendants.

• Ordering the President to hand over evidence.

What was the significant impact of the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

• It ended racial segregation in public schools.

• It established the Miranda Rights.

• It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine.

• It expanded the system of slavery.

In the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, what decision was made by the Supreme Court?

• The right to be informed of one's rights before interrogation.

• The right to an attorney even if the defendant cannot afford one.

• Slaves were not citizens and could not sue in court.

• The right to withhold "executive privilege" in legal cases.

In Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier students right to free speech in school sponsored events was upheld

• False

• True

What impact did the case 'In re Gault' have on society?

• Juveniles faced harsher punishments than adults

• Juveniles were able to receive the death penalty

• Juveniles were given the same due process rights as adults

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the separate but equal principle of the Dred Scott case

• True

• False