#1
Which case ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
ExplanationOverturned 'separate but equal' doctrine, ending racial segregation in schools.
#2
Which case ruled that separate but equal facilities for African Americans and whites were constitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationEstablished 'separate but equal' doctrine, endorsing racial segregation.
#3
Which case affirmed the legality of racial segregation in private businesses?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationUpheld segregation laws affecting private businesses.
#4
Which case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationAllowed racial segregation as long as facilities were 'equal'.
#5
Which case established the principle of 'separate but equal' racial segregation?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationEndorsed racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.
#6
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationEstablished the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
#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
ExplanationEstablished Miranda rights, ensuring suspects are aware of their rights during arrest.
#8
Which case upheld the use of affirmative action in college admissions?
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
ExplanationAllowed race to be considered as one of many factors in college admissions.
#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
ExplanationAffirmed Congress's power to impose individual mandate under the ACA.
#10
Which case established the right to an attorney for defendants who cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
ExplanationEnsured right to counsel for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
#11
Which case established the principle of 'one person, one vote' for state legislative districts?
Baker v. Carr
ExplanationEnsured equal representation by requiring districts to have roughly equal populations.
#12
Which Supreme Court case ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?
Obergefell v. Hodges
ExplanationLegalized same-sex marriage nationwide, recognizing it as a fundamental right.
#13
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the federal government has the authority to regulate interstate commerce?
Wickard v. Filburn
ExplanationBroadened federal government's power to regulate economic activity.
#14
Which case ruled that executive privilege is not absolute and can be overruled by a court?
United States v. Nixon
ExplanationOrdered release of Watergate tapes, limiting executive privilege.
#15
In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the right to burn the American flag as symbolic speech?
Texas v. Johnson
ExplanationProtected flag burning as a form of expressive speech under the First Amendment.
#16
Which case determined that states cannot ban same-sex marriage?
Obergefell v. Hodges
ExplanationDeclared bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, legalizing it nationwide.
#17
In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech?
Schenck v. United States
ExplanationLimits on free speech when it presents a clear and present danger to public safety.