Unit 2: Civil Rights / Civil Liberties Study Guide

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What does judicial supremacy mean?

• The Supreme Court has the final authority in matters of constitutional interpretation.

• The President has the final authority in constitutional matters.

• Congress can ignore Supreme Court decisions at any time.

• States can ignore Supreme Court decisions in constitutional matters.

Who is responsible for appointing the judges of the Supreme Court?

• President

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Chief Justice

What was the decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022)?

• The court ruled that abortion is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment.

• The court returned the power to regulate abortions to the states.

• The court affirmed the federal government's right to regulate abortions nationwide.

• The court ruled that abortions are never permissible.

The decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) was based on which amendment?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

The 22nd Amendment limits the number of terms a president can serve to...

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The 14th Amendment includes the Equal Protection Clause. What does this clause do?

• It guarantees the right to vote

• It allows the deportation of immigrants

• It ensures equal treatment of all citizens under the law

• It grants the right to assemble

Which amendment was related to the case Schenck v. United States (1919)?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which amendment allowed for the direct election of senators?

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 20th Amendment