Landmark Civil Rights Decisions in the United States Quiz

Explore pivotal cases like Brown v. Board, Roe v. Wade, and more in this Civil Rights Law quiz. How well do you know these historic rulings?

#1

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

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#2

In which year did the Supreme Court decide the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

1954
1964
1944
1974
#3

Who was the plaintiff in the case of Gideon v. Wainwright?

Clarence Gideon
Ernesto Miranda
Linda Brown
Martin Luther King Jr.
#4

Which landmark case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Loving v. Virginia
Miranda v. Arizona
#5

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
#6

Who was the lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

Thurgood Marshall
John W. Davis
Clarence Darrow
Johnnie Cochran
#7

Which Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Civil Rights Act of 1866
#8

Which Supreme Court case ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional?

Loving v. Virginia
Griswold v. Connecticut
Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v. Wade
#9

Who was the chief justice of the United States during the Roe v. Wade decision?

Earl Warren
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
#10

Which landmark case upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Brown v. Board of Education
Loving v. Virginia
Plessy v. Ferguson
Obergefell v. Hodges
#11

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'one person, one vote' principle, requiring legislative districts to be roughly equal in population?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Baker v. Carr
Korematsu v. United States
#12

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the 'separate but equal' doctrine had no place in public education?

Loving v. Virginia
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
#13

Which landmark case ruled that the government's prosecution of an individual violated the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination?

Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
#14

Who was the attorney representing the state of Alabama in the case of Gideon v. Wainwright?

Hugo Black
John W. Davis
Clarence Darrow
Bruce Jacob
#15

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that same-sex marriage is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution?

Loving v. Virginia
Brown v. Board of Education
Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v. Wade

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Other Quizzes to Explore