Landmark Supreme Court Case Quiz

Affirmed the constitutional right to privacy, protecting a woman's decision to have an abortion.

Ruled that federal courts have the authority to intervene in and decide redistricting cases, ensuring equal representation.

Ruled that burning the American flag as a form of protest is protected speech under the First Amendment.

Established limits on free speech during wartime, ruling that speech posing a 'clear and present danger' to national security is not protected by the First Amendment.

Protected students' right to free speech, ruling that they do not 'shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.'

Established the power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Legalized racial segregation by establishing the doctrine of 'separate but equal.'

Ruled that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students were unconstitutional, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson.

Affirmed the use of race as a factor in university admissions to promote diversity.

Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, affirming equal protection under the law for LGBTQ+ couples.

Ensured individuals are aware of their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during police interrogation.

Recognized the right to privacy in the context of marital relations, laying the foundation for future privacy rulings.

Struck down limits on independent political spending by corporations and unions, citing free speech protections.

Upheld the First Amendment's freedom of the press, allowing newspapers to publish classified government documents.

Established the principle of judicial review, granting the Supreme Court the authority to interpret the Constitution and declare laws unconstitutional.