Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties Quiz

Test your knowledge on constitutional law with questions covering freedom of speech, judicial review, civil rights, and landmark cases.

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#2

In the United States, how many members are there in the Supreme Court?

7
9
11
13
#3

What is the significance of the 'Miranda rights' in criminal law?

Right to a fair trial
Right to counsel
Right to remain silent
Right to confront witnesses
#4

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#5

Which constitutional amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Twelfth Amendment
#6

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

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

What does the term 'Habeas Corpus' refer to in legal terms?

Right to a speedy trial
Right to confront witnesses
Right to be informed of charges
Right to challenge unlawful detention
#8

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution is often cited in cases involving the separation of church and state?

Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
#9

In the context of civil liberties, what does 'prior restraint' refer to?

Restrictions on assembly and association
Preventing the publication or broadcast of information before it occurs
Limitations on the right to bear arms
Prohibitions on cruel and unusual punishment
#10

In the United States, what is the 'clear and present danger' test used to assess?

Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
#11

Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?

Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#12

What is the 'Lemon Test' used for in constitutional law?

Assessing the constitutionality of government actions affecting religion
Evaluating free speech rights
Determining the legality of search and seizure
Reviewing equal protection challenges
#13

Which landmark case established the right to privacy in the United States?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Lawrence v. Texas
Griswold v. Connecticut
Korematsu v. United States
#14

What is the significance of the case 'Brown v. Board of Education'?

Established the 'Lemon Test'
Overturned 'Plessy v. Ferguson' and declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
Affirmed the constitutionality of affirmative action
Expanded the scope of the Commerce Clause
#15

What is the significance of the case 'Obergefell v. Hodges'?

Established the right to privacy
Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
Ruled on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act
Defined the limits of executive privilege

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