Landmark Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional Interpretation Quiz

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, empowering the courts to review and invalidate government actions that violate the Constitution.

Brown v. Board of Education ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, ending the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Gideon v. Wainwright affirmed the right to counsel in criminal trials, ensuring legal representation for defendants who cannot afford it.

Griswold v. Connecticut established the right to privacy, particularly in marital relationships, as a fundamental constitutional right.

Furman v. Georgia ruled that the death penalty was unconstitutional as applied, leading to a temporary moratorium on capital punishment.

Grutter v. Bollinger upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action programs in higher education, allowing consideration of race in admissions.

Mapp v. Ohio established that the exclusionary rule applied to the states, prohibiting the use of illegally obtained evidence in court.

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.

Baker v. Carr established the 'one person, one vote' principle, requiring legislative districts to be roughly equal in population.

Obergefell v. Hodges declared same-sex marriage a fundamental right protected by the Constitution, legalizing it nationwide.

Katz v. United States established the 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test, defining when Fourth Amendment protections apply.

Texas v. Johnson established that burning the American flag as a form of protest is protected speech under the First Amendment.