Landmark Supreme Court Cases in American History Quiz

Explore pivotal Supreme Court cases shaping American history. From judicial review to civil rights, test your knowledge with our quiz.

#1

Which case ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
#2

Which case ruled that separate but equal facilities for African Americans and whites were constitutional?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
#3

Which case affirmed the legality of racial segregation in private businesses?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Loving v. Virginia
Gideon v. Wainwright
#4

Which case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Loving v. Virginia
Gideon v. Wainwright
#5

Which case established the principle of 'separate but equal' racial segregation?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
#6

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#7

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Fifth Amendment required police to inform criminal suspects of their rights?

Miranda v. Arizona
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
Gideon v. Wainwright
#8

Which case upheld the use of affirmative action in college admissions?

Furman v. Georgia
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Bush v. Gore
Korematsu v. United States
#9

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate?

National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
Obergefell v. Hodges
Citizens United v. FEC
Bush v. Gore
#10

Which case established the right to an attorney for defendants who cannot afford one?

Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
#11

Which case established the principle of 'one person, one vote' for state legislative districts?

Baker v. Carr
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
Miranda v. Arizona
#12

Which case expanded the protection of free speech for students in public schools?

Tinker v. Des Moines
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
#13

Which case ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional for juveniles?

Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
Roper v. Simmons
Gideon v. Wainwright
#14

Which case determined that the exclusionary rule applied to the states, not just the federal government?

Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
#15

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that school-sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional?

Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
Miranda v. Arizona
#16

Which case declared that laws prohibiting interracial marriage are unconstitutional?

Loving v. Virginia
Brown v. Board of Education
Obergefell v. Hodges
Gideon v. Wainwright
#17

Which Supreme Court case ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?

Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
#18

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the federal government has the authority to regulate interstate commerce?

Wickard v. Filburn
Korematsu v. United States
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
#19

Which case ruled that executive privilege is not absolute and can be overruled by a court?

United States v. Nixon
Furman v. Georgia
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Bush v. Gore
#20

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the right to burn the American flag as symbolic speech?

Texas v. Johnson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
#21

Which case determined that states cannot ban same-sex marriage?

Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
#22

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech?

Schenck v. United States
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
Miranda v. Arizona
#23

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the First Amendment protects the right to burn the American flag as a form of political protest?

Texas v. Johnson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States
#24

Which case established the right to privacy as a constitutional right?

Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
#25

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to own firearms for self-defense?

District of Columbia v. Heller
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines
New York Times Co. v. United States

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