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WorksheetsSupreme Court Quiz #1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 53mins
What other court can override a Supreme Court decision?
Constitutional
Federal
Circuit
None
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president, but must be approved by...
the House
the Senate
the Courts
the Voters
The Supreme Court's power to basically overturn a law that is ruled to be unconstitutional, is called....
judicial efficacy
administrative justice
supreme power
judicial review
The Supreme Court will take cases from states which pose "substantial federal questions." This means...
challenging state law
unsettled district decisions
nation-wide implication
all of the above
Why is it important for the court to be constrained to the facts of the case?
to keep judges' personal opinions out of decision-making
to keep judges' personal politics out of decision-making
to ensure that the plaintiff receives a fair assessment
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
The government is divided into three branches, each with its own, specified powers.
right to change
checks and balances
separation of powers
majority rule
Each branch of the US government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches.
checks and balances
rule of law
representative democracy
consent of the governed
The Supreme Court issued its famous Marbury v. Madison ruling in what year?
1800
1803
1805
The Supreme Court's decision in the Marbury case was that while Marbury did have the right to his commission, the Supreme Court felt that
they had the obligation to enforce the Judiciary Act of 1789
they had the right to decide that he wasn't the right person for the job
they didn't have the right to issue the writ of mandamus to actually rule in his favor
The outcome of the case led the Supreme Court to declare that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was _______ (meaning it violates the Constitution and is therefore not permitted)
undemocratic
unconstitutional
unjust
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that
the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means
the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't
the Supreme Court can fire federal judges
The Marbury v. Madison case is significant because it cements the equal status of the Judicial Branch to the Executive Branch and Legislative
Branch by allowing it to limit the power of these branches. In this sense, judicial review is an example of what principle?
individual rights
checks and balances
federalism
Who was William Marbury?
the Secretary of State under President Jefferson
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the early 1800s
one of John Adams' "Midnight Judges" that he appointed at the very end of his term
Article (a) of the constitution establishes the (b) Branch of Government which includes the President and the (c) .
"Clear and Present Danger" test established in Free Speech case
Schenck v US
West v Barnes
Engel v Vitale
Gideon v Wainwright
Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?
The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press
The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest
The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government
The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional
Why did the Supreme Court rule against Schenck?
Under wartime conditions, Schenck's words and actions were not protected by the First Amendment.
Since Schenck is an immigrant, his First Amendment right is not protected by the federal government
Why did Schenck sue the federal government?
He claimed the government violated his right to free speech.
He believed the United States war effort was unjustified.
Why was Schenck arrested?
He was arrested for inciting a rebellion against the war effort.
He was arrested for espionage during World War One.
How did the clear and present danger doctrine affect law?
It gave Congress the power to prevent speech that put others in danger.
It prevented Congress from denying free speech to people in danger.
The way our government should work is described in the...
Congress
Constitution
The Constitution created _____ branch(es) of government
one
two
three
four
The legislative branch is made up of...
Congress
the Founding Fathers
the President and the Vice President
the Supreme Court
The Constitution gives Congress a list of
powers
decisions
Congress can make laws that are necessary and ______ for carrying out its powers.
powerful
proper
unrelated
expensive
McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether a state could _______ a U.S. bank.
tax
issue
nullify
ratify
McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether the Constitution lets Congress start a _____.
tax
national bank
privatized education system
war
Bankers in Maryland were ______ about the new U.S. bank in Baltimore.
unhappy
happy
The Supreme Court ruled _______ Maryland.
for
against
The court said Congress could carry out its power in any way that is not ________ by the Constitution.
prohibited
mentioned
The Constitution says laws of the United States are:
supreme
necessary
The Court said Maryland could not interfere with the business of the ______ government.
national
state
In what year did Brown v. Board of Education Topeka order the desegregation of public schools?
1945
1950
1968
1954
Who was Lynda Brown?
A girl denied from white schools close to her home.
A white girl who was denied from her school.
A African American girl who was discriminated.
A girl who could go to a black school.
How many justices are in the Supreme Court of Justice?
9
8
12
7
The case Brown v. Board of Education was famous because the court ruled that it is illegal to...
Segregate schools
Allow children to attend white schools
Allow children to work on schools
Keep schools equal
What was being violated when blacks wanted to attend white schools?
2nd Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
16th Amendment
Who was appointed to the Brown v. Board of Education case?
Thomas Marshall
Barack Obama
Colonel Sanders
Thurgood Marshall
In your own words, describe the significance of Brown v Board, and how it has impacted the modern education system.
Which Key movement was Brown v Board tied to?
The Harlem Renaissance
The Civil Rights Movement
The Sufferage Movement
When did Baker v. Carr take place?
1989
2018
1962
1952
What did Baker v. Carr establish?
State courts have the decision in redistricting cases
Federal courts have the decision in redistricting cases
Baker was the representative in Baker v. Carr
True
False
Which amendment did this Brown V. Board of Education violate?
17th amendment
19th amendment
26th amendment
14th amendment
What caused Baker to create this case?
He felt his voice was not being heard!
He was mad a law that he favored did not get passed!
Someone peer pressured him into it !
Was the negative connotation of Baker v Carr gerrymandering?
True
False
Baker case showed how...
Tennessee kept up with population shifts and economic growth within the states.
Tennessee ignored the population shifts and economic growth within the states.
This case speaks about "One Man, One Vote"
Maryland v. Mcculloch
Shaw v Reno
Baker v. Carr
Marbury v. Madison
What Amendment was seen to be violated?
16th Amendment
13th Amendment
12th Amendment
14th Amendment
A census determines population
True
False
Which Amendment stated, "No state shall deny its citizens equal protection under the law"?
The 13th Amendment
The 20th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
None of the above
Carr was seen as a bad secretary because...
he was corrupt and purposely didn't listen to the state.
wanted to be in complete power and controlled others.
enforced a system which was a violation.
he didn't know what he was doing.
When the court hears a case for the first time, gives a verdict
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Fake Jurisdiction
Real Jurisdiction
The final court of appeal in the US is...
District Court
Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
When a court determines if rights were violated
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Fake Jurisdiction
Real Jurisdiction
What is the job of the judicial branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to interpret laws
to renew laws
