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3.12 Supreme Court Cases

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

a)

It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction in cases between states.

b)

It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s right of judicial review in federal cases.

c)

It overturned the practice of “separate but equal” in schools.

d)

It was the first case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

2.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, broke with precedent in deciding the issue of:

a)

segregation in schools.

b)

separate but equal schools.

c)

free speech in schools.

d)

illegal searches in schools.

3.

Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?

a)

The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.

b)

The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

c)

The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.

4.

Which of the following established the principle of judicial review?

a)

Article III of the U.S. Constitution

b)

Judiciary Act of 1789

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Worcester v. Georgia

5.

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court's plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

a)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

c)

U.S. v. Nixon (1974)

d)

Bush v. Gore (2000)

6.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson reflected Americans’ approval of

a)

integration.

b)

relocation centers.

c)

segregation.

d)

woman suffrage.

7.

Which of the following actions comes from the Supreme Court decision In re Gault?

a)

Evidence cannot be presented in a court of law if obtained by police in an unlawful search

b)

States must provide minors accused of crimes with most of the same "due process" rights given to adults

c)

Suspects must be informed of their Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights prior to police interrogation

d)

A person accused of a felony who is unable to afford an attorney is entitled to have one provided by court

8.

What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal.

b)

Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation.

c)

The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes.

d)

Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.

9.

In which U.S. Supreme Court decision did Chief Justice John Marshall establish the power of the Court to invalidate a "law repugnant to [in conflict with] the Constitution?

a)

Bush v. Gore

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

Marbury v. Madison

10.

What lesson did state courts learn from the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright?

a)

Minors are entitled to many of the same "due process" rights as adults

b)

Evidence cannot be presented in a court trial if obtained by police in an unlawful search

c)

Suspects must be informed of their 5th and 6th amendment rights prior to police interrogation

d)

A person accused of a felony who cannot afford an attorney is entitled to have one appointed by the court

11.

Which statement best defines "due process" of law?

a)

People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies

b)

Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity

c)

Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable, and just

d)

All American citizens over the age of 18 are guaranteed the right to vote in presidential elections.

12.

Which statement came as a result of the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson

a)

Racial segregation remained in place in the South for another half century

b)

Southern state governments were forced to end their practice of racial segregation

c)

State governments had to ensure the economic and social quality of their residents

d)

State governments no longer had to provide equal facilities to members of different races.

13.

In the Supreme Court Case Heller v. Washington D.C., what right did Heller claim the city violated?

a)

Fourth Amendment protection from search and seizure.

b)

Second Amendment right to bear arms.

c)

First Amendment right to practice religion freely.

d)

Eighth Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

14.

What did the U.S. Supreme Court conclude in the case Tinker v. Des Moines?

a)

Students have the right to wear armbands in school to express their political beliefs

b)

Students can express their political views in student newspapers but not in classrooms

c)

Students will cause too much disruption if they wear armbands in school

d)

Students have the right to express their political opinions at home but not in school

15.

Which case extended the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

b)

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954)

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines School District (1969)

d)

Bush v. Gore (2000)

16.

Which Supreme Court case resulted in what was known as “the separate but equal” doctrine?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

b)

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954)

c)

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines School District (1969)

17.

What was the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore (2000)?

a)

A recount of votes in Florida was stopped and George W. Bush became the next President

b)

The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the ruling of the Supreme Court of Florida to conduct a recount

c)

The U.S. Supreme Court used the results of the popular vote in place of the Electoral College

d)

The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new election to be held in Florida

18.

What was the impact of Supreme Court decision Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?

a)

Schools have the ability to censor materials created and used during schools hours

b)

Newspapers may no longer be published inside of public schools

c)

Any information may be published as long as no students object

d)

Schools may never censor work of students done during school hours

19.

What did the Supreme Court decide in the case United States v. Nixon (1974)?

a)

The president's executive privilege is limited

b)

The Supreme Court did not hear the case because it involved the president

c)

Executive privilege allows the president to withhold any and all things from the country

d)

Rule of law does not apply to the president

20.

A person's right to not answer questions when being asked by police is known as protection against:

a)

self-Incrimination.

b)

jurisdiction.

c)

appeal.

d)

brief.

21.

The passage below is from the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson:


"We consider the underlying fallacy of the plaintiff's argument to consist of the assumption that the enforced separation of the two races stamps the colored race with a badge of inferiority"


What was the impact of this reasoning?

a)

Racial segregation remained in place in the South for another half century.

b)

Southern state governments were forced to end their practice of racial segregation.

c)

State governments had to ensure the economic and social quality of their residents.

d)

State governments no longer had to provide equal facilities to members of different races.

22.

Which statement identifies the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of education (1954)?

a)

It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright

b)

It overturned racial segregation in public schools

c)

It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote

d)

It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation on railroad cars

23.

In the case of Bush v. Gore (2000), which state's voting ballots came into question?

a)

New York

b)

California

c)

Florida

d)

Texas

24.

In the case of In re Gault (1967), which type of laws are called into question?

a)

Civil

b)

Military

c)

Criminal

d)

Juvenile

25.

Congress proposes an amendment legalizing an income tax. The Supreme Court rules that the income tax is unconstitutional. These events illustrate the use of which of the following?

a)

Delegated powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Judicial Legislation

d)

Unwritten Constitution

26.

What is the "court of final appeal"?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Appellate court of Washington, D.C.

c)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 13th Circuit

d)

U.S. district cout

27.

An opinion written in which all of the justices agree is known as a/an:

a)

Dissenting opinion

b)

Concurring Opinion

c)

Unanimous Opinion

d)

Majority Opinion

28.

How many total justices are on the Supreme Court?

a)

3

b)

9

c)

10

d)

12

29.

A written request from the Supreme Court to review a case is known as a/an:

a)

Brief

b)

Writ of Certiorari

c)

Opinion

d)

Habeus Corpus

30.

How many justices need to agree that a case is important enough for the Supreme Court to hear?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

7

d)

9

31.

How do Supreme Court Justices get their job?

a)

Through federal elections

b)

Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate

c)

Chosen by voters of their state

d)

Appointed by the President and approved by Congress