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Landmark Cases

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the case of Miranda v Arizona this Amendment was reaffirmed for the right against self-incrimination
a)
III
b)
IV
c)
V
d)
V!
2.
This case established that the Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable
a)
Morse v. Frederick
b)
Gideon v, Wainright
c)
Bethel v. Fraser
d)
Texas v. Johnson
3.
This case decided that due process has to be followed in cases involving juveniles 
a)
Texas v. Johnson
b)
In Re Gault
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
4.
This case decided that Executive Privilege is not limitless
a)
Bush v. Gore
b)
U.S. v. Nixon
c)
U.S. V. Miller
d)
D.C. v. Heller
5.
A person has been arrested and questioned by the police before being informed of his or her rights. This is in violation of the Supreme Court ruling in 
a)
Gideon V. Wainwright
b)
In Re Gault
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
6.
A person has the right to an attorney was established in this case if they cannot afford an attorney
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
7.
Supreme Court cases that established that separate is equal, therefore making segregation legal.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas
c)
Washington D.C. v. Heller
d)
United States v Nixon
8.
Supreme Court case that established separate is NOT equal, therefore DESEGREGATING public schools.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Bush v. Gore
9.
This Supreme Court case established that JUVENILES have the same constitutional rights as adults.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
10.

What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether something is legal or illegal (unconstitutional)?

a)

supreme court review

b)

due process

c)

segregation

d)

judicial review

11.

Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

a)

Brown v Board of Education

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Tinker v Des Moines

d)

Bush v Gore

12.

Established the Supreme Courts power of “Judicial Review” to see if laws are Constitutional or Unconstitutional.

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

c)

In Re Gault

d)

District of Columbia v Heller

13.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

a)

due process of law

b)

eminent domain

c)

double jeopardy

d)

trial by jury

14.

What is called when someone is being forced to testify against oneself?

a)

self-incrimination

b)

reflection

c)

self-process

d)

judicial review

15.
The Supreme Court is to make decisions based on what?
a)
Personal opinions
b)
Constitution
c)
Public's opinion
d)
Declaration of Independence
16.
What is the main duty of the Supreme Court?
a)
make laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
enforce laws
17.
In Gibbons v. Ogden, who did the Supreme Court decide has the power to regulate commerce between states?
a)
The largest of the involved states
b)
Congress
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Commerce Commision
18.
What was the decision in Korematsu v. The United States?
a)
The color of your skin does not reflect your character
b)
The government cannot discriminate based on race
c)
The need to protect the country is greater than individual rights
d)
The government cannot force its citizens into internment camps
19.
Texas v. Johnson determined...
a)
Flag burning is symbolic free speech protected by the
1st Amendment
b)
It is illegal to burn a flag, the symbol of our country
c)
Flag burning only legal at outdoor protests
d)
States may decide if flag burning is legal
20.

In Korematsu v. U.S. the Supreme ruled that...

a)

Japanese Americans had a right to move back to Japan during WWII.

b)

Japanese Americans could NOT fight for the U.S. in WWII.

c)

Were responsible for the Pearl Harbor bombings.

d)

it was lawful to keep Japanese Americans in Internment camps during WWII.

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