Supreme Court Cases Quiz

What was the main issue in the case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

• The legality of the death penalty

• The constitutionality of school prayer

• The legality of segregation in public schools

• The rights of defendants in criminal cases

In the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803), what principle was established?

• Judicial review

• Executive privilege

• States' rights

• Double jeopardy

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) primarily about?

• The rights of states to govern independently

• The rights of individuals in police custody to remain silent and have an attorney

• The federal government's ability to levy taxes

• The President's power to veto legislation

Which case is known for establishing the "separate but equal" doctrine, which was later overturned?

• Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

• Roe v. Wade (1973)

• McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

• United States v. Nixon (1974)

What was the significant outcome of the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?

• Schools were desegregated across the United States.

• The federal government was allowed to regulate interstate commerce.

• All defendants in criminal cases have a right to a lawyer, regardless of their ability to pay.

• The death penalty was deemed unconstitutional.

Which Supreme Court case ensures juveniles similar due process rights in court?

• in re Gault

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• US v. Nixon

• Gideon v. Wainwright

Which Supreme Court case gives principals final say when it comes to students freedom of speech and press while at school?

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

• US v. Nixon

• Brown v Board of Education