Educational Laws Quiz

Who oversees the public school system in the United States?

• State governments

• The United States Department of Education

• Local school boards

• Private organizations

In which city did the Brown vs. Board of Education case originate?

• New York, New York

• Topeka, Kansas

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

What was the outcome of the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling?

• It upheld segregation in schools.

• It banned segregation in schools.

• It allowed segregation in private schools only.

• It had no impact on segregation.

What was the legal status of state-sanctioned segregation in public schools after the ruling?

• Legal

• Unconstitutional

• Encouraged

• Optional

What was the main issue in the West Virginia State BOE vs. Barnette case?

• Students refused to attend school

• Students refused to salute the flag due to religious beliefs

• Students refused to do homework

• Students refused to participate in sports

What was the significance of the Everson v. BOE case?

• It established the right to free speech

• It addressed the separation of church and state

• It expanded the right to bear arms

• It limited the right to privacy

Why was the Everson Vs. BOE (1947) case significant?

• It was the first case about religious freedom.

• It marked the first application of the Establishment Clause to state laws.

• It was the last case about religious education.

• It was a unanimous decision.

Which amendment's clause was central to the Engel vs. Vitale case?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What was the legal basis for the parent's argument in Engel vs. Vitale?

• Violation of the Establishment Clause

• Violation of the Free Speech Clause

• Violation of the Right to Privacy

• Violation of the Second Amendment

In what year did the Supreme Court rule on Epperson v. Arkansas?

• 1965

• 1970

• 1968

• 1975