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Constitutional Law and Supreme Court Rulings Quiz

#1

Who was the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Explanation

Breakthrough in gender equality in judiciary

#2

Who was the first African American to serve as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

Thurgood Marshall
Explanation

Trailblazer for racial equality in judiciary

#3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?

Sixth Amendment
Explanation

Constitutional assurance of jury trial rights

#4

What is the minimum number of justices required to hear and decide a case in the U.S. Supreme Court?

Four
Explanation

Threshold for case consideration

#5

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Safeguard against unlawful search and seizure

#6

Who serves as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court as of 2024?

John Roberts
Explanation

Current leader of the Supreme Court

#7

Which case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the United States?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation

Legal precedent for racial segregation

#8

What is the term for a legal principle by which previous court decisions are respected?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Adherence to legal precedents

#9

Who was the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court during the landmark case of Roe v. Wade?

Warren Burger
Explanation

Key figure in abortion rights jurisprudence

#10

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Seventh Amendment
Explanation

Civil trial rights safeguarded by the Constitution

#11

What is the term used to describe a legal challenge to the legality of an arrest?

Habeas corpus
Explanation

Right to challenge unlawful detention

#12

Who was the first African American to serve on the United States Supreme Court?

Thurgood Marshall
Explanation

Pioneer for racial diversity in judiciary

#13

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison
Explanation

Foundation of the Court's power to interpret laws

#14

Which case established the 'one person, one vote' principle in U.S. legislative redistricting?

Baker v. Carr
Explanation

Foundational case for voting rights in redistricting

#15

Which case affirmed the constitutional right to privacy in the United States?

Griswold v. Connecticut
Explanation

Precedent-setting for privacy protections

#16

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

Schenck v. United States
Explanation

Establishment of limits on free speech

#17

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the 'exclusionary rule'?

Mapp v. Ohio
Explanation

Key precedent for excluding illegally obtained evidence

#18

Who was the first openly gay justice to serve on the United States Supreme Court?

Clarence Thomas
Explanation

Noteworthy for judicial diversity and LGBTQ+ representation

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