Constitutional Law and Religious Freedoms Quiz

Test your knowledge on the U.S. Constitution, religious liberties, and key Supreme Court decisions in this engaging constitutional law quiz.

#1

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

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#2

Which landmark case held that students do not 'shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate'?

Tinker v. Des Moines
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Morse v. Frederick
Bethel School District v. Fraser
#3

In the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., what issue was central to the Court's decision regarding the Affordable Care Act?

Contraceptive coverage mandate
Individual mandate
Medicaid expansion
Pre-existing conditions
#4

Which landmark case established the 'wall of separation' between church and state?

Lemon v. Kurtzman
Everson v. Board of Education
Engel v. Vitale
Zelman v. Simmons-Harris
#5

In the case of Reynolds v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of laws prohibiting what practice?

Polygamy
Public prayer
Religious attire
Religious symbols in schools
#6

In the Lemon v. Kurtzman case, the Supreme Court established a three-pronged test for evaluating laws dealing with religious establishment. What are the three prongs?

Purpose, Effect, and Entanglement
Belief, Practice, and Ritual
Secularism, Pluralism, and Neutrality
Doctrine, Dogma, and Worship
#7

Which case involved the 'Sherbert Test' and established strict scrutiny for laws burdening the free exercise of religion?

Employment Division v. Smith
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Sherbert v. Verner
#8

In the context of religious freedoms, what is the 'ministerial exception' recognized by the Supreme Court?

A doctrine allowing churches to discriminate in hiring for ministerial positions
A limitation on the free exercise of religion for ministers
A ban on religious practices within educational institutions
A restriction on religious symbols in public spaces
#9

Which constitutional clause prohibits the government from making any law 'respecting an establishment of religion'?

Free Exercise Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
#10

Which constitutional amendment protects the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#11

What is the 'endorsement test' used by the Supreme Court to assess whether a government action violates the Establishment Clause?

Lee Test
Lemon Test
Endorsement Test
Sherbert Test
#12

In the case of Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah, what constitutional right was at issue?

Free Exercise Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
#13

What legal standard does the Supreme Court apply when evaluating laws that impact religious freedom?

Intermediate Scrutiny
Rational Basis Review
Strict Scrutiny
Reasonableness Test
#14

Which case affirmed the principle that the government cannot use its taxing power to interfere with religious institutions?

Texas v. Johnson
Walz v. Tax Commission
Everson v. Board of Education
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe
#15

Which case established the 'compelling interest' standard for laws that burden religious practices?

Employment Division v. Smith
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah
Sherbert v. Verner

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