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WorksheetsSupreme Court/Checks and Balances Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Korematsu v . United States
The free speech rights of those living in America have often been violated.
During wartime, limitations on civil rights have been upheld by the Supreme Court.
The rights of protestors have been preserved even in times of national stress.
All individuals accused of a crime in the U.S. have the right to an attorney.
Gideon v. Wainwright
voting rights of minorities
guarantees of free speech and press
right of every American citizen to own a firearm
right for everyone charged with a crime to have a lawyer
Miranda v. Arizona
a speedy trial
reasonable bail
a reading of his or her rights at the time of arrest
protection against cruel or unusual punishment
Brown v. Board of Education
establish affirmative action programs in higher education
require the integration of public schools
desegregate the armed forces and the military academies
force states to spend an equal amount on each public school student
Tinker v. Des Moines and New Jersey v. TLO
freedom of the press
rights of students in school
freedom of religion
executive privilege
United States v. Nixon
has unlimited use of the veto power
is protected from unfair media criticism
may not be convicted of a crime
is not above the law
The Supreme Court case that ruled that flag burning is protected by free speech.
Texas vs. Johnson
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Regents of California vs. Bakke
New Jersey vs. TLO
The Supreme Court case that decided that universities/colleges are not allowed to use race or gender quotas in acceptance practices.
Regents of the University of California vs. Bakke
Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka
New Jersey vs. TLO
Texas vs. Johnson
This case decided that principals have the right to edit school newspapers if there is sensitive content.
Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier
Tinker vs. Des Moines
New Jersey vs. TLO
Regents of the University of California vs. Bakke
This Supreme Court case determined that students do NOT have the same rights with search and seizure as adults in a school setting.
Tinker v Des Moines
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
New Jersey v. TLO
Brown v. Board of Education
Which is an example of the executive branch checking the power of the
legislative branch?
The President can fire a member of Congress.
The President can force Congress to pass certain types of laws.
The President can declare a law unconstitutional.
The President can veto a bill from becoming a law.
Which is an example of the judicial branch checking the power of the legislative branch?
impeaching the President
appointing members of Congress
declaring a law unconstitutional
overriding a Congressional veto
Which is an example of the legislative branch checking the judicial branch?
refuse to pay judges on the Supreme Court
create laws to get around the Constitution
veto the rulings of the Supreme Court
impeach judges from office
Which is an example of the executive branch checking the power of the judicial branch?
appointing new federal court judges
vetoing laws
firing judges
declaring a law unconstitutional
How is the executive branch checked by the other branches of government?
Congress can impeach the President from office
Supreme Court can declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Congress can refuse to approve judges and other officials appointed by the President
All of these
