Constitutional Law and Supreme Court Cases Quiz

John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

The minimum age requirement for the office of President of the United States is 35 years.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

The Supremacy Clause declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land.

The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech.

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, allowing it to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Plessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation.

In Roe v. Wade, the focus was on the constitutional right to privacy regarding abortion.

The President has the authority to nominate federal judges, including Supreme Court justices.

Obergefell v. Hodges ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage.

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach federal officials, including Supreme Court justices.

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

Reynolds v. Sims established the principle of 'one person, one vote' for legislative representation.

Federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, have a lifetime appointment.

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test for limiting free speech.

McCulloch v. Maryland established the principle of judicial review at the state level.

Brown v. Board of Education overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, ending racial segregation in schools.