Landmark Supreme Court Cases 2

Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?

• the power to nominate and appoint new judges

• the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts

• the power to review presidential actions

• the power to declare laws unconstitutional

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCullough v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Nixon

• Baker v. Carr

The Supreme Court's decision in the Marbury case was that while Marbury did have the right to his commission, the Supreme Court felt that

• they had the obligation to enforce the Judiciary Act of 1789

• they had the right to decide that he wasn't the right person for the job

• they didn't have the right to issue the writ of mandamus to actually rule in his favor

The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that

• the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case

• the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case

• the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional

In Miranda v Arizona, what was the main reason behind Miranda's lawyer appealing the case?

• Ernesto Miranda was never read his rights, including the right to remain silent.

• Ernesto Miranda was not adequately represented in court.

• Ernesto Miranda was not given a fair trial.

• Ernesto Miranda was denied access to legal counsel.

What amendments were violated in the Miranda case?

• 5th and 6th

• 1st and 2nd

• 3rd and 4th

• 7th and 8th

What is the best essential question in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona?

• Does a police officer have to have probable cause for searching your vehicle?

• Do immigrants have the same 1st amendment rights as citizens in America?

• Does the police practice of questioning individuals without notifying them of their right to a lawyer and their protection against self-incrimination violate the Fifth Amendment?

• Does the court have to ask if you know what your constitutional rights are?

According to Miranda v Arizona, constitutional principles best represent the question of this case?

• 1st amendment- Freedom of speech

• 4th amendment- Search and seizure

• 5th amendment- due process and self-incrimination

• 8th amendment- Cruel and unusual punishment

Why is Miranda v Arizona a landmark (important) U.S. Supreme Court case?

• The Court ruled that those arrested have no rights.

• The Court ruled that immigrants have no rights in the United States.

• The Court ruled that police can assume that a defendant already know their rights.

• The Court ruled that police must ensure that defendants are aware of their rights before they are questioned in custody. 

Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) decision?

• It incorporated the 4th Amendment to state and local governments

• It required that police officers inform suspects under arrest of the 5th and 6th Amendment rights

• It incorporated the right to legal counsel, as protected under the 6th Amendment, to state and local governments

• It increased states' power to restrict freedom of speech when it is shown to increase danger to public safety