Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties in the United States Quiz

Test your knowledge of constitutional law with questions on free speech, search and seizure, Miranda rights, and landmark Supreme Court cases.

#1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#2

Which constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?

Nineteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
#3

Who has the authority to impeach and remove the President of the United States?

Congress
Supreme Court
Cabinet members
State governors
#4

Which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination?

Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#5

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#6

What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#7

Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#8

Which Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage in the United States?

Obergefell v. Hodges
Lawrence v. Texas
United States v. Windsor
Loving v. Virginia
#9

What is the 'clear and present danger' test used in First Amendment cases?

A test to determine if a speech act poses a threat to national security
A test to determine if a law is clear and unambiguous
A test to determine if a speech act is obscene
A test to determine if a speech act is political satire
#10

Which case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation?

Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Gideon v. Wainwright
#11

What is the 'Miranda warning' named after?

A fictional character
A police officer
A Supreme Court justice
A defendant in a landmark case
#12

In the context of constitutional law, what is the 'incorporation doctrine'?

The process of amending the Constitution
The application of the Bill of Rights to the states
The power of the President to veto legislation
The authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
#13

What is the 'exclusionary rule' in criminal procedure?

A rule that allows illegally obtained evidence to be used in court
A rule that excludes evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment
A rule that allows hearsay evidence in court
A rule that excludes eyewitness testimony
#14

What is the 'doctrine of sovereign immunity' in constitutional law?

The idea that the President is immune from criminal prosecution
The principle that states cannot be sued without their consent
The right of individuals to challenge any government action in court
The power of the President to grant pardons
#15

In the context of the First Amendment, what is 'prior restraint'?

A restriction on speech before it occurs
A punishment for past speech acts
A limitation on the right to assembly
A prohibition on religious practices

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