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Constitutional Federalism and Historical Supreme Court Decisions Quiz

#1

In what year was the 10th Amendment added to the U.S. Constitution?

1791
Explanation

Added in 1791

#2

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

13th Amendment
Explanation

Abolished slavery

#3

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

1st Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press

#4

Which case established the concept of judicial review in the United States?

Marbury v. Madison
Explanation

Established judicial review

#5

Which Supreme Court decision upheld the principle of separate but equal?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation

Upheld separate but equal doctrine

#6

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

19th Amendment
Explanation

Granted women's suffrage

#7

In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, what constitutional right was addressed?

Right to counsel
Explanation

Addressed right to counsel

#8

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

6th Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees speedy and public trial

#9

Which constitutional amendment is known as the 'equal protection clause'?

14th Amendment
Explanation

Known as the 'equal protection clause'

#10

Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th Amendment
Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

#11

What landmark case established the right to privacy as a constitutional right?

Roe v. Wade
Explanation

Established right to privacy

#12

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, what constitutional principle was established?

Supremacy of federal law
Explanation

Established supremacy of federal law

#13

Which case overturned the separate but equal doctrine, declaring it unconstitutional?

Brown v. Board of Education
Explanation

Overturned separate but equal doctrine

#14

What is the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison in the context of constitutional law?

Established judicial review
Explanation

Established judicial review

#15

In the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, what constitutional right was addressed?

Right to marry
Explanation

Addressed right to marry

#16

In the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, what was the key issue addressed by the Supreme Court?

Slavery and citizenship
Explanation

Addressed slavery and citizenship

#17

Which landmark case established the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech limitations?

Schenck v. United States
Explanation

Established 'clear and present danger' test

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