Historical Supreme Court Cases on Constitutional Rights Quiz

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, empowering the Supreme Court to review and potentially invalidate laws.

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine, declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Gideon v. Wainwright affirmed the right to counsel, ensuring that criminal defendants have legal representation even if they cannot afford it.

Engel v. Vitale ruled that mandatory school prayer violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, ensuring separation of church and state in public schools.

Mapp v. Ohio established the 'exclusionary rule,' prohibiting the use of illegally obtained evidence in court to protect Fourth Amendment rights.

Reynolds v. Sims established the 'one person, one vote' principle, ensuring equal representation in legislative districts.

District of Columbia v. Heller ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess firearms for self-defense.

Obergefell v. Hodges ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage and must recognize lawful marriages performed in other states.

Grutter v. Bollinger upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, promoting diversity.

Miranda v. Arizona established the 'Miranda rights,' ensuring that law enforcement informs suspects of their rights upon arrest.

Engel v. Vitale ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional, upholding the separation of church and state.

Gideon v. Wainwright established the right of indigent criminal defendants to have court-appointed counsel, ensuring fair legal representation.

Loving v. Virginia ruled that states cannot ban interracial marriage, declaring such laws unconstitutional.

District of Columbia v. Heller ruled that individuals have the right to possess firearms for self-defense within their homes, based on the Second Amendment.

Loving v. Virginia ruled that laws banning interracial marriage are unconstitutional, establishing the principle of marriage equality.

Atkins v. Virginia ruled that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities is cruel and unusual punishment, violating the Eighth Amendment.

Roe v. Wade recognized the constitutional right to privacy, legalizing abortion and establishing a woman's right to choose.

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test, allowing restrictions on free speech if it poses a clear and present danger to the public.

Obergefell v. Hodges ruled that same-sex marriage is protected by the Constitution, legalizing it nationwide.

Texas v. Johnson ruled that flag burning is protected speech under the First Amendment as a form of symbolic expression.

Citizens United v. FEC ruled that corporations and unions have the right to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns, citing free speech protection.

Texas v. Johnson ruled that flag burning is protected under the First Amendment as symbolic speech, emphasizing freedom of expression.

Lemon v. Kurtzman established the 'lemon test,' providing criteria to assess whether a law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Katz v. United States ruled that warrantless wiretapping violates the Fourth Amendment, protecting individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Korematsu v. United States established the 'strict scrutiny' standard, requiring a compelling government interest for laws affecting fundamental rights.