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Landmark Cases

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

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 is the case where the petitioner wrote his petition to the Supreme Court while in a jail cell in Florida
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmier
3.
This case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.” 
a)
Bethel v. Fraser
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Texas v. Johnson
4.
This case decided that principals have the right to edit school newspapers as long as he or she pedagogical concern for the students
a)
Morse v. Frederick
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In Re Gault
5.
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
6.
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
7.
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
8.
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
9.
This case decided the 2000 Presidential election 
a)
Morse v. Frederick
b)
U.S. v. Nixon
c)
Trump v. Clinton
d)
Bush v. Gore
10.

No one is above the law...not even the president.

a)

Bush v. Gore

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

U.S. v. Nixon

11.

Determined the FL Supreme Court could not order a recount of ballots.

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

U.S. v. Nixon

d)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

12.

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

13.

Established the Supreme Courts power of “Judicial Review” to see if laws are Constitutional / Unconstitutional. (Judicial Branch interprets the laws)

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

c)

In Re Gault

d)

District of Columbia v Heller

14.

A person accused of a crime no matter how poor has the right to an attorney during trial. Enforces the 6th Amendment.

a)

Tinker v Des Moines

b)

Gideon v Wainwright

c)

Miranda v Arizona

d)

United States v Nixon

15.

Juveniles are allowed to have “Due Process” rights. (right to a trial, right to an attorney, right to question witnesses, etc.)

a)

District of Columbia v Heller

b)

Tinker v Des Moines

c)

In Re Gault

d)

Miranda v Arizona

16.

Students have the right to free speech at school as long it doesn’t disrupt school activities. (wearing black armbands in protest)

a)

In Re Gault

b)

District of Columbia v Heller

c)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

d)

Tinker v Des Moines

17.

Allowed for the censorship (blocking) of materials / stories written in school newspapers.

a)

Plessy v Ferguson

b)

Tinker v Des Moines

c)

Marbury v Madison

d)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

18.
Today if we are arrested, we are read our rights because of the ____v. ____ case.
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson
c)
The U.S. v. Richard Nixon
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
19.
In ____v. ___ the Supreme Court ruled that students don't lose their 1st Amendment rights at the "Schoolhouse gate"
a)
Worcester v. Georgia
b)
The United States v. Ellis
c)
Tinker v. Des Moines
d)
Marbury v. Madison
20.
Miranda v. Arizona established the Miranda Warnings, which remind citizens of their ______ and ________ amendment rights.
a)
1st and 2nd 
b)
3rd and 4th
c)
5th and 6th
d)
7th and 8th
21.

What did Homer Plessy do that got him arrested?

a)

Sat in the white only part of the bus.

b)

Took a seat in the white only car of a train.

c)

Sat at a white only section of a lunch counter.

22.

The 14th amendment was to gave all U.S. citizens what?

a)

equal protection under the law

b)

citizenship by birth on U.S. land

c)

both of these

23.

Plessy and the other members of his organization were trying to challenge

a)

the Brown v. Board of Education case

b)

Segregation and the Jim Crow laws

c)

Reconstruction

d)

equal pay for equal work

24.

What was one of the results of Plessy v. Ferguson?

a)

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Plessy saying segregation was illegal.

b)

The Supreme Court never made a ruling.

c)

The Supreme Court ruled that segregation was legal.

25.

What famous phrase came out of the Plessy case?

a)

"Separate but equal"

b)

"Give me liberty or give me death."

c)

"By any means necessary"

26.
Brown v. Board of Education was famous because the court ruled that it is illegal
a)
allow children to work.
b)
to pay black people less than white people.
c)
to return a slave.
d)
to segregate schools.
27.
3 What is the main idea of the section "Brown v. Board Of Education"? 
a)
(A) The case meant the end of separating students by race in public schools. 
b)
(B) The case required all children in the United States to attend public schools. 
c)
(C) The case required Kansas to give black schools the same amount of money as white schools.
d)
(D) The case meant that separate schools could offer equal education. 
28.

According to the Supreme Court opinion in Brown v. Board of Education, what is the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment to the case?

a)

The amendment requires that all citizens be treated equally under the law.

b)

The amendment explicitly forbids segregation of schools on the basis of race.

c)

The amendment says that all citizens deserve the same educational opportunities.

d)

The amendment forbids differences in quality between various public institutions.

29.

Which statement best summarizes the opinion concerning segregation in Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

The Fourteenth Amendment does not mention public education.

b)

Some earlier court decisions allowed schools to segregate students on the basis of race.

c)

It is unconstitutional for public schools to segregate students on the basis of race.

d)

An earlier court decision allowed “separate but equal” school facilities for white and African American children.

30.
This case reminds us that private citizens have a second amendment right to bear arms.
a)
Marbury v Madison
b)
D.C. vs Heller
31.

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether a state could _______ a U.S. bank.

a)

tax

b)

issue

c)

nullify

d)

ratify

32.

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether the Constitution lets Congress start a _____.

a)

tax

b)

national bank

c)

privatized education system

d)

war

33.

Congress can make laws that are necessary and ____ for carrying out its powers.

a)

powerful

b)

proper

34.

Which Supreme Court case decided that slaves did not have legal rights and the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional?

a)

Dred Scott v. Sanford

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Engel v. Vitale

35.

Established the Supremacy of the US Constitution and federal laws over state laws

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

McCullouch v. Maryland

c)

US v. Lopez

d)

New York Times Co. v. United States

36.

School sponsorship of religious activities (teacher led / directed prayer) violates the establishment clause

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

Engel v. Vitale

c)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

d)

Schenck v. United States

37.

Speech creating a "clear and present danger" is not protected by the 1st Amendment

a)

Schenck v. United States

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

United States v. Lopez

d)

Engel v. Vitale

38.

Because student expression is protected by the First Amendment even while in school, school officials must provide constitutionally valid reasons for regulating student expression.

Which case ruled this?

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

New Jersey v. TLO

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

Brown v. Board of Education

39.

The Supreme Court concluded that the First Amendment does not force schools to approve student speech in their school-sponsored publications.

Which case is this?

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

c)

New Jersey v. TLO

d)

Fisher v. University of Texas

40.

For the remainder of the in-state freshman class the university would consider race as a factor in admission. The court ruled this was allowed under Affirmative Action.

Which case is this?

a)

Fisher v. University of Texas

b)

Gratz v. Bollinger

c)

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

d)

Brown v. Board of Education

41.
Which of the following is NOT a clause found in the 14th amendment?
a)
Equal Protection Clause
b)
Due Process Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Citizenship Clause
42.
 3.12 The case established the Court’s power of judicial review.  The Court had the duty of interpreting the law. If the court identifies a law in conflict with the Constitution, the law is invalid.
a)
Marbury V. Madison
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines 
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Miranda v. Arizona 
43.
3.12 Ruled that the First Amendment applies to students in school. Case made it clear that students have rights.
a)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
b)
Miranda v. Arizona 
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
44.
3.12 Ruled that governments should be required to provide a lawyer to defendants too poor to afford one if they are charged with a felony.
a)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
b)
Miranda v. Arizona 
c)
In Re Gault 
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
45.
3.12 Ruled schools have the right to control activities they sponsor (pay for) for educational purposes. Qualified the Tinker ruling by allowing censorship under these circumstances.
a)
In Re Gault 
b)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
c)
Tinker v. Des Moines
d)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
46.
3.12 Ruled that suspects must always be informed of their rights before interrogation. Police must read suspects their “Miranda Rights”
a)
Miranda v. Arizona 
b)
In Re Gault 
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
47.
3.12 Ruled that juvenile courts should have different procedures, but due process rights still apply to children.
a)
In Re Gault 
b)
Miranda v. Arizona 
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
48.
3.12 Ruled that racial segregation did not violate right to “equal protection,” (14th Amendment). Facilities provided to each were “separate but equal.” Segregation strengthened across south.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson 
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
d)
In Re Gault 
49.
3.12 Ruled racially segregated public schools violated “equal protection.” Facilities provided to African-Americans inferior, not equal. First step toward ending racial segregation in South.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson 
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright 
d)
In Re Gault 
50.
 3.12 Ruled that “executive privilege” did not justify withholding evidence in a criminal investigation. President is not above the rule of law.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Bush v. Gore 
51.
 3.12 Halted the recount in the 2000 Presidential Election. As a result of this decision, Bush won the Presidential election.
a)
Bush v. Gore 
b)
United States v. Nixon
52.
3.12 What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
a)
The president is accountable for obeying the law.
b)
The president is responsible for enforcing the law.
c)
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.
d)
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.
53.
3.12 The power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power
a)
judicial review
b)
executive review 
c)
legislative process
d)
due process 
54.
1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal la. confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland 
d)
Texas v. Johnson
55.
1857 ruling declared slaves are property and not citizens and it nullified the Missouri Compromise.
a)
Dred Scott v Sandford
b)
McCulloch v Maryland
c)
Engel v. Vitale
d)
Grutter v. Bollinger
56.
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
57.
What case held that expressions that resulted in a "clear & present danger" could be punished?
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Mendez v. Westminster
c)
White v. Regester
d)
Edgewood v. Kirby
58.
What freedom of expression case involved students protesting the Vietnam War with black armbands?
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
Schenck v. U.S.
c)
White v. Regester
d)
Korematsu v. U.S.

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