Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Quiz

Test your knowledge on constitutional law with questions ranging from slavery abolition to free speech rights. Dive into the principles that shape the U.S. legal system.

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

10th Amendment
13th Amendment
19th Amendment
1st Amendment
#2

Who has the authority to nominate federal judges in the United States?

The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
#3

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

1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
#4

What is the significance of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

It abolished slavery
It guarantees equal protection under the law
It grants women the right to vote
It protects freedom of speech
#5

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
#6

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

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

What is the 'commerce clause' in the U.S. Constitution primarily concerned with?

Regulating international trade
Regulating trade between states
Protecting individual liberties
Ensuring fair taxation
#8

What is the legal principle of 'stare decisis' commonly known as?

Judicial activism
Judicial restraint
Precedent
Originalism
#9

What does the term 'eminent domain' refer to in constitutional law?

The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy trial
The government's power to take private property for public use
The right to religious freedom
#10

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

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Roe v. Wade
#11

In the United States, which level of scrutiny does the court apply to laws involving race or ethnicity?

Rational basis scrutiny
Intermediate scrutiny
Strict scrutiny
Heightened scrutiny
#12

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech?

Texas v. Johnson
New York Times v. United States
Schenck v. United States
Miller v. California
#13

What does the doctrine of 'incorporation' in constitutional law refer to?

The process of amending the Constitution
The application of the Bill of Rights to the states
The interpretation of international law
The establishment of federal courts

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