#1
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, granting the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
#2
In which Supreme Court case was the 'separate but equal' doctrine overturned?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationPlessy v. Ferguson overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine, declaring racial segregation unconstitutional.
#3
Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in public facilities?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationPlessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in public facilities.
#4
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional?
Loving v. Virginia
ExplanationLoving v. Virginia ruled laws prohibiting interracial marriage unconstitutional, affirming the right to marry regardless of race.
#5
Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in public schools?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationPlessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in public schools, legalizing segregation.
#6
Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions?
University of California v. Bakke
ExplanationUniversity of California v. Bakke upheld affirmative action, allowing race to be one of the factors in college admissions.
#7
In which landmark case did the Supreme Court rule that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?
Obergefell v. Hodges
ExplanationObergefell v. Hodges declared same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, legalizing it nationwide.
#8
Which Supreme Court case ruled that flag burning is protected speech under the First Amendment?
Texas v. Johnson
ExplanationTexas v. Johnson ruled that flag burning is protected speech under the First Amendment.
#9
Which Supreme Court case affirmed a woman's right to abortion under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Roe v. Wade
ExplanationRoe v. Wade affirmed a woman's right to abortion under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
#10
In which Supreme Court case was the use of busing to achieve racial desegregation upheld?
Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
ExplanationSwann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education upheld the use of busing for racial desegregation.
#11
Which Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule' regarding illegally obtained evidence?
Mapp v. Ohio
ExplanationMapp v. Ohio established the 'exclusionary rule,' barring illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
#12
In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?
Schenck v. United States
ExplanationSchenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech.
#13
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that government surveillance of telephone conversations without a warrant violated the Fourth Amendment?
Katz v. United States
ExplanationKatz v. United States ruled that government surveillance of telephone conversations without a warrant violated the Fourth Amendment.
#14
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess firearms?
District of Columbia v. Heller
ExplanationDistrict of Columbia v. Heller ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess firearms for self-defense.
#15
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that individuals have a right to possess firearms for self-defense?
District of Columbia v. Heller
ExplanationDistrict of Columbia v. Heller ruled that individuals have a right to possess firearms for self-defense under the Second Amendment.