Constitutional Interpretation and Impact on U.S. Politics Quiz
Test your knowledge on constitutional law & its impact on politics with questions on interpretation, landmark cases & key figures.
#1
Which landmark Supreme Court case is associated with the concept of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Citizens United v. FEC
#2
Which term describes the belief that the Constitution should be interpreted in a way that adapts to changing societal norms and values?
Originalism
Judicial Activism
Living Constitution
Judicial Restraint
#3
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#4
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
John Marshall
Roger Taney
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
#5
What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court?
Subpoena
Warrant
Summons
Indictment
#6
Which principle of constitutional interpretation emphasizes the importance of adhering to the text's literal meaning?
Originalism
Living Constitution
Judicial Activism
Judicial Restraint
#7
Who is considered a key advocate of the Living Constitution approach to constitutional interpretation?
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
John Marshall
#8
In constitutional interpretation, what does the 'doctrine of stare decisis' refer to?
The principle of following precedent
The principle of interpreting the Constitution flexibly
The power of judicial review
The power of Congress to impeach federal judges
#9
Who authored the majority opinion in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education?
Thurgood Marshall
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
John Roberts
#10
What is the term for a legal case brought before an appellate court to challenge the decision of a lower court?
Writ of certiorari
Habeas corpus
Mandamus
Writ of habeas corpus
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