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Landmark Legal Cases in Contemporary Society Quiz

#1

Which landmark legal case established the principle of 'separate but equal'?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

#2

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?

Obergefell v. Hodges
Explanation

Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

#3

Which case established the 'right to privacy' in the United States?

Griswold v. Connecticut
Explanation

Established right to privacy.

#4

Which landmark case established the principle of 'one person, one vote'?

Reynolds v. Sims
Explanation

Established 'one person, one vote' principle.

#5

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that juveniles cannot be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for non-homicide offenses?

Graham v. Florida
Explanation

Banned life sentences for juveniles without parole in non-homicide cases.

#6

In which landmark case did the Supreme Court establish the principle of 'Miranda rights'?

Miranda v. Arizona
Explanation

Established Miranda rights.

#7

Which case established the legal precedent for the exclusionary rule, barring evidence obtained through illegal searches and seizures?

Mapp v. Ohio
Explanation

Established exclusionary rule.

#8

Which case established the legal concept of 'double jeopardy'?

Benton v. Maryland
Explanation

Established double jeopardy protection.

#9

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that corporations and unions have the same political speech rights as individuals?

Citizens United v. FEC
Explanation

Granted corporations and unions political speech rights.

#10

Which case established the 'exclusionary rule' that evidence obtained through unconstitutional means cannot be used in court?

Weeks v. United States
Explanation

Established exclusionary rule.

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