Basic Gov Facts: Eras, SCOTUS, and Docs

Which era in American history is characterized by the struggle for independence from Britain and the founding of the United States?

• Progressive Era

• Revolutionary Era

• Cold War

• Civil Rights Era

Which document announced the American colonies' separation from Great Britain in 1776?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

• Brown v Board of Education

• Marbury v Madison

• Tinker v Des Moines

• Wisconsin v Yoder

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States before being replaced by the current Constitution?

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

Which era in American history is most closely associated with the fight to end racial segregation and discrimination?

• Civil Rights Era

• Early Republic

• War on Terror

• World Wars and New Deal

Which Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

• Tinker v Des Moines

• Brown v Board of Education

• Marbury v Madison

• Wisconsin v Yoder

Which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government and is the supreme law of the land?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

Which Supreme Court case protected students' rights to free speech in public schools?

• Tinker v Des Moines

• Brown v Board of Education

• Marbury v Madison

• Wisconsin v Yoder

Which document was written to argue against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which era in American history is marked by the United States' involvement in World War I, World War II, and the implementation of the New Deal?

• Progressive Era

• World Wars and New Deal

• Civil War Era

• Cold War