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Dred Scott and M vs. M

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 outlawed slavery forever in certain areas. Dred Scott's owner took him to these free areas.  Thus, Scott became free forever.
a)
Dred Scott
b)
John Sanford
c)
Both sides
d)
Neither side
2.

Dred Scott Was An ______

a)

Slave

b)

Slave Owner

c)

Politican

d)

Free Black Man

3.

Dred Scott Had Traveled To ______ States

a)

Free

b)

Confederate

c)

Union

d)

Russian

4.

Who Was The Judge Who Had Made The Dred Scott Decision

a)

Chief Justice Rodger Taney

b)

Julia Child

c)

Chief justice John Roberts

d)

Chief McIntosh

5.
The Dred Scott case made what Compromise unconstitutional.  
a)
The Compromise of 1850
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
The 3/5th Compromise
d)
The Missouri Compromise
6.
What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?
a)
That slavery diminished the national character.
b)
That African American rights were protected by the Constitution.
c)
That African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court because they were not citizens
d)
That slavery should be abolished by executive order
7.
What did the Supreme Court rule (decide)?
a)
Dred Scott was given his freedom
b)
Slavery was outlawed
c)
African Americans are not citizens
8.
The Supreme Court ruled that I was not a citizen because 
a)
I was a black person
b)
I was too young
c)
I owed too much money
d)
I could not read
9.
Controversial Supreme Court Case that led to all African Americans being declared noncitizens of the United States
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Gibbons v. Ogden
10.

What was the final vote in the case?

a)

Denied freedom, 7-2

b)

Granted freedom, 5-4

c)

Denied freedom, 6-3

d)

Granted freedom, 6-3

11.
The Dred Scott ruling caused conflict between northern states (anti-slavery) and southern states (pro-slavery).
a)
True
b)
False
12.
According to the Supreme Court, slaves can never be what?
a)
Citizens
b)
Own Land
c)
Paid
d)
Bought
13.
Because slaves are not humans and therefore not citizens, they can't do what?
a)
Sue People
b)
Own Land
c)
Work
d)
Be Free
14.
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
To Make the laws
c)
To carry out the laws
d)
To Enforce the laws
15.
What does it mean if a law is declared unconstitutional?
a)
It is legal
b)
It is allowed to continue being enforces
c)
It is illegal
d)
It is allowed to be written
16.
Fill in the blank on how a case gets to the Supreme Court:
1. Case is filed in a federal district court.
2. ???
3. Case is appealed to the US Supreme Court, which does one of the following:
a. Allows the lower court ruling to stand.
b. Sends the case back to the lower court for reconsideration.
c. Decides to try the case.
a)
Someone sues another person or group.
b)
The Supreme Court declares the law unconstitutional.
c)
The case is filed in a state court.
d)
The case is appealed to a federal court of appeals.
17.

The Rule of 4 states that:

a)

Attorney's are only allotted 4 minutes per witness for questioning

b)

If there are ever less than 4 Supreme Court Justices, the role of the Judicial Branch is taken over by the President

c)

There must be at least 4 members of a jury in order to try a case

d)

4 or more Justices must agree to hear a case for it to go to the Supreme Court

18.

Which of the following is an example of the principle of judicial review being exercised?

a)

The Senate first examines, and then rejects a Supreme Court candidate.

b)

The President appoints a candidate to serve on the Supreme Court.

c)

The Supreme Court declares a State law unconstitutional.

d)

Congress decides to impeach a federal judge for failure to uphold the law.

19.

Which of the following best explains what Judicial Review is and why it's important.

a)

It gives the president the power to review cases that the supreme court has issued rulings on. This allows the president to correct mistakes that the court has potentially made. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.

b)

It gives congress the power to review cases that the supreme court has issued rulings on. This allows congress to correct mistakes that the court has potentially made. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.

c)

It gives the supreme court the power to create and review treaties with foreign countries. This allows the court to play a greater role in the government than what was previously established by the constitution.

d)

It gives the supreme court the power to review the actions of /laws created by the executive and legislative branch. The court can rule those actions or laws unconstitutional. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.

20.
This event said Congress could not prohibit (stop) slavery anywhere in the United States.
a)
Missouri Compromise
b)
Fugitive Slave Act
c)
Kansas Nebraska Act
d)
Dred Scott Case
21.

Which Of The Following Was In The Final Ruling from the Dred Scott decision? ( click all which apply)

a)

Slavery Could Never Legally End

b)

Slaves Were Property And Not Citizens And Could Not Sue In Court

c)

Slavery Helped The Economy

d)

Slaves Were Essential To A Healthy Life

22.

John Emerson took Dred Scott to what free state?

a)

Michigan

b)

Nebraska

c)

Illinois

d)

Kansas

23.

What free territory did Eliza Emerson "lease" Dred Scott and his family to?

a)

Wisconsin Territory

b)

Oregon Territory

c)

Kansas Territory

d)

Nebraska Territory

24.

Who was the "Chief Justice" that ruled on Dred Scott case?

a)

Justice Marshall

b)

Justice Clay

c)

Justice Henry

d)

Justice Taney

25.

According to the Dred Scott case and the "Justice System" All Blacks / Slaves and their Descendants can't and never will be U.S. Citizens. True or false according to the Video

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What was the ruling of the Missouri court in the Dred Scott case?

a)

Only Scott should be free.

b)

The Scotts should be freed, but the decision was later overturned.

c)

The children of the Scotts would be free.

d)

Only Scott’s wife should be free.

27.

Where had Dred Scott lived before returning to Missouri?

a)

Missouri and Maine

b)

Missouri and Maine

c)

Kansas and Nebraska

d)

Illinois and Wisconsin

28.

What did Dred Scott argue in the Scott v. Sandford case?

a)

He was free because he had lived in free states.

b)

He was free because he was now a slaveholder

c)

He should not have been captured because he was a fugitive.

d)

He should get his property back through due process.

29.

Which best describes the status of slavery during the time of the Dred Scott case?

a)

Slavery had expanded across the continent, and Northerners were nervous.

b)

Slavery was banned almost everywhere, and Southerners were nervous.

c)

Slavery was creating tension between the North and the South.

d)

Slavery was not an important issue because of the Missouri Compromise.

30.

Which best states how responses to the Scott v. Sandford decision differed in the North and South?

a)

People in the North agreed with part of the decision, while people in the South agreed with all of it.

b)

People in the North disagreed with the whole decision, while people in the South only agreed with part of it.

c)

People in both the North and South disagreed with the whole decision.

d)

People in the South welcomed the decision, while people in the North feared it.

31.
What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?
a)
That slavery diminished the national character.
b)
That African American rights were protected by the Constitution.
c)
That African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court because they were not citizens
d)
That slavery should be abolished by executive order
32.
Dred Scott is famous for 
a)
being sued
b)
suing for his freedom
c)
becoming a famous doctor
d)
winning his freedom
33.

The Missouri Compromise Line determined the status of slavery in future states. North of the line slavery was ___________ or banned, South of the line slavery was _________.

a)

permitted, prohibited

b)

prohibited, permitted or allowed

c)

sometimes prohibited, never allowed

d)

cheap, expensive

34.
What did the Fugitive Slave Law do?
a)
The underground railroad was ended
b)
Slaves that ran-away would be jailed
c)
Made it illegal for slaveholders to recapture their slaves
d)
Made it easier for slaveholders to find and reclaim runaway slaves
35.

Dred Scott Was...

a)

A Slave

b)

A Slave Owner

c)

A Minister

d)

An Army Soldier

36.
This case established the policy of judicial review
a)
Brown vs. Board of Education
b)
Tinker vs. Des Moines
c)
Marbury vs. Madison
d)
Morse v. Frederick
37.

Marbury vs. Madison is significant because...

a)

It established Judicial Power

b)

It established Judicial Review

c)

It established the supreme court

d)

it established how court cases work.

38.

Judicial Review is

a)

decides how to run the legislative branch

b)

gives the supreme court the power to decide the constitutionality of laws or government actions

c)

gives the supreme court the power to over throw the president

d)

gives the supreme court the power to intercede in any court case at any time.

39.

Which person in the Marbury vs. Madison case wanted to become a judge?

a)

Marbury

b)

Marshall

c)

Madison

d)

Jefferson

40.

The 1789 law that was ruled unconstitutional stated...

a)

that people could start certain types of cases at the supreme court

b)

that the supreme court was only for government officials

c)

that the supreme court could only be used as a worst case scenario

41.

A Justice is another name for a

a)

Job

b)

Judge

c)

Jurer

d)

President

42.

Did Marbury become a federal Judge?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

maybe

43.

What is a precedent?

a)

A model for lawyers

b)

A model on which to base later decisions

c)

the power of the supreme court to interpret the constitution

44.

Judicial Review is the supreme courts power to declare a law or government action as constitutional or not.

a)

True

b)

False

45.
Which part of the US Constitution outlines judicial power?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Preamble
d)
Article III
46.
The principle of Judicial Review was established by which US Supreme Court case?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
DC v. Heller
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Beecroft v. Civics 
47.
The principle of Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to...
a)
Find persons innocent or guilty 
b)
Limit the number of cases they hear
c)
Determine if a law is unconstitutional
d)
Determine who will be the next chief justice
48.

Marbury vs Madison established "judicial review" which is

a)

the supreme court can review and overturn laws if they are unconstitutional

b)

they can review the acts of a president

c)

the can review court appointments by the president

49.

An issue in the Marbuy vs Madison was that Marbury's case had a federal precedent but also was in conflict with the constitution. Mashall and the supreme court had to decide which was more important the constitution or legal precedent. Which one was more important?

a)

legal precedent

b)

the Constitution

50.
Slaves were considered property; therefore, you may bring your slave anywhere-Chief Justice Roger Taney
a)
Dred Scott vs. Sandford
b)
McCulloch vs Maryland
c)
Worcester vs. Georgia
d)
Marbury vs. Madison
51.

Which court case establishes Judicial Review?

a)

Mculloh V Maryland

b)

Marbury V Madison

c)

Plessy V Ferguson

d)

Hamilton V Jefferson

52.

This case established judicial review- the right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden

b)

McCullock v. Maryland

c)

Worcester vs. Georgia

d)

Marbury vs. Madison

53.

Role of the judicial branch

a)

make laws

b)

interpret laws

c)

enforce laws

d)

impeach a president

54.

What does "judicial review" allow the Supreme Court to do?

a)

Decide if Congress's laws follow the Constitution

b)

Decide if presidential actions follow the Constitution

c)

Decide if lower court decisions follow the Constitution

d)

All of the above

55.

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established?

a)

The Supreme Court can now “check” the other branches of government with Judicial Review

b)

The Supreme Court can NOT check the other branches by using Judicial Review.

56.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for
a)
10 years
b)
20 years
c)
life
d)
4 years
57.
What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Make Laws
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Execute Laws
58.

This landmark ruling held that basis for the exercise of judicial review of Federal statutes by the United States Supreme Court under Article Three of the United States Constitution is legal.

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819

b)

Marbury v. Madison, 1803

c)

Miranda v. Arizona, 1966

d)

New Jersey v. TLO, 1985

59.
Marbury v. Madison was the court case that set up ______________.  This is the concept that allows the Court to overturn laws passed by Congress and the President.
a)
judicial review
b)
states' rights
c)
sedition
d)
being extra
60.
Which power makes the Supreme Court equal with the other 2 branches?
a)
Judicial Restraint
b)
Judicial Requirements
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Judicial Replays
61.
The leader of the Supreme Court is called the ___.
a)
Head Honcho
b)
Chief Justice
c)
Chief Courter
d)
Speaker of the Court
62.
What is Judicial Review?
a)
The Supreme Court shaping polices by addressing social and political issues
b)
The Supreme Court should avoid taking the initiative on social and political questions
c)
A clause stating that no state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property.
d)
The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional 
63.

In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that slaves were not citizens but instead were property; slavery couldn’t be prohibited in territories.

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

Worcester v Georgia

c)

Gibbons v Ogden

d)

Dred Scott v

Sandford

64.

What was Marbury seeking in his lawsuit?

a)

financial restitution

b)

a review process

c)

Judgeship commission

d)

impeachement

65.

________________resided in Illinois (a free state) and in the Louisiana Territory, where slavery was forbidden by the Missouri Compromise of 1820. After returning to Missouri, Scott filed suit in Missouri court for his freedom, claiming that his residence in free territory made him a free man. After losing, Scott brought a new suit in federal court. Scott's master maintained that no “negro” or descendant of slaves could be a citizen in the sense of Article III of the Constitution.

a)

Dred Scott

b)

Coach Berry

c)

Mr Marbury

d)

Mr Madison

66.

Which court case does the event below apply?

In a dissenting opinion , Benjamin Robbins Curtis criticized Taney for addressing the claim’s substance after finding the Court lacked jurisdiction. He pointed out that invalidating the Missouri Compromise was not necessary to resolve the case, and cast doubt on Taney’s position that the Founders categorically opposed anti-slavery laws.

John McLean echoed Curtis, finding the majority improperly reviewed the claim’s substance when its holding should have been limited to procedure. He also argued that men of African descent could be citizens because they already had the right to vote in five states.

a)

Missouri Compromise of 1820

b)

Dred Scott

c)

Berry vs The GOAT

d)

Roger Taney

67.

__________________defeated John Adams in the 1800 presidential election. Before Jefferson took office on March 4, 1801, Adams and Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1801, which created new courts, added judges, and gave the president more control over appointment of judges. The Act was essentially an attempt by Adams and his party to frustrate his successor, as he used the act to appoint 16 new circuit judges and 42 new justices of the peace. The appointees were approved by the Senate, but they would not be valid until their commissions were delivered by the Secretary of State.

__________________ had been appointed Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia, but his commission was not delivered. Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court to compel the new Secretary of State, James Madison, to deliver the documents. Marbury, joined by three other similarly situated appointees, petitioned for a writ of mandamus compelling the delivery of the commissions.

a)

Thomas Jefferson, William Marbury

b)

William Marbury, Thomas Jefferson

68.

The Supreme Court’s reviewing and ruling on acts of other branches of the government and determining if a law is unconstitutional is called...

a)

supremacy.

b)

law review.

c)

judicial review.

d)

Supreme ruling.

69.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for
a)
10 years
b)
20 years
c)
life
d)
4 years
70.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for
a)
10 years
b)
20 years
c)
life
d)
4 years
71.

The Opinion of the court is also called the

a)

dissenting opinion

b)

concurring opinion

c)

majority opinion

d)

none of these

72.
How is the Judicial Branch able to check the power of the other branches?
a)
By refusing to seat members of Congress
b)
By impeaching members of the other branches
c)
By using Judicial Review
d)
By Judicial Declaration
73.
How is the Judicial Branch able to check the power of the other branches?
a)
By refusing to seat members of Congress
b)
By impeaching members of the other branches
c)
By using Judicial Review
d)
By Judicial Declaration