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Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Quiz

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Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment

Explanation

Abolished slavery in the United States.

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

The President

Explanation

The President nominates federal judges.

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

1st Amendment

Explanation

Guarantees freedom of speech.

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

It guarantees equal protection under the law

Explanation

Guarantees equal protection under the law.

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th Amendment

Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established judicial review.

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

Regulating trade between states

Explanation

Primarily regulates interstate trade.

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

Precedent

Explanation

Commonly known as legal precedent.

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

The government's power to take private property for public use

Explanation

Government's power to take private property for public use.

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

Plessy v. Ferguson

Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

#11

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

Strict scrutiny

Explanation

Applies strict scrutiny to race-related laws.

#12

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

Schenck v. United States

Explanation

Established 'clear and present danger' test.

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

The application of the Bill of Rights to the states

Explanation

Application of Bill of Rights to the states.

Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Quiz

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

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

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

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

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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