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Constitutional Amendments and Civil Rights Quiz

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment

Explanation

Abolished slavery in the United States.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial by jury?

6th Amendment

Explanation

Ensures the right to a speedy trial and a jury.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?

1st Amendment

Explanation

Protects fundamental freedoms of expression.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law?

14th Amendment

Explanation

Ensures equal protection for all citizens.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

26th Amendment

Explanation

Extended voting rights to younger adults.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th Amendment

Explanation

Protects against unlawful search and seizure.

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'separate but equal'?

Plessy v. Ferguson

Explanation

Established the doctrine allowing racial segregation.

What was the primary purpose of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Granting women the right to vote

Explanation

Granted women suffrage in the United States.

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Ending racial segregation in public places

Explanation

Prohibited discrimination based on race.

#10

Who was the primary leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s?

Martin Luther King Jr.

Explanation

Iconic leader advocating for civil rights.

#11

Which landmark Supreme Court case declared that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?

Obergefell v. Hodges

Explanation

Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

#12

What was the primary goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Banning discrimination in voting practices

Explanation

Eliminated discriminatory voting practices.

#13

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'right to privacy'?

Roe v. Wade

Explanation

Established the right to privacy regarding abortion.

#14

Which Supreme Court case upheld the use of affirmative action in college admissions?

Grutter v. Bollinger

Explanation

Supported affirmative action in education.

#15

Which Supreme Court case established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?

Schenck v. United States

Explanation

Introduced limits to free speech during wartime.

#16

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'judicial review'?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Asserted the power of the Supreme Court to interpret laws.

Constitutional Amendments and Civil Rights Quiz

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial by jury?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'separate but equal'?

What was the primary purpose of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Who was the primary leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s?

Which landmark Supreme Court case declared that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?

What was the primary goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'right to privacy'?

Which Supreme Court case upheld the use of affirmative action in college admissions?

Which Supreme Court case established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'judicial review'?

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