Landmark Supreme Court Cases in Education and Civil Rights Quiz

Plessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation.

Brown v. Board of Education declared that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson.

Brown v. Board of Education declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, ending racial segregation in schools.

Loving v. Virginia struck down state laws banning interracial marriage, affirming the right to marry regardless of race.

Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the United States, establishing a woman's right to choose within certain limits.

Korematsu v. United States upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, based on military necessity.

Tinker v. Des Moines affirmed students' right to protest at school, recognizing their First Amendment rights.

Reynolds v. Sims established the 'one person, one vote' principle in legislative apportionment, ensuring equal representation.

Schenck v. United States established that freedom of speech can be restricted in certain circumstances, introducing the 'clear and present danger' test.

Mapp v. Ohio ruled that the exclusionary rule applies to the states, preventing the use of illegally obtained evidence in state courts.

Tinker v. Des Moines established that public school students do not lose their constitutional rights at the school gate.

Lemon v. Kurtzman established the 'lemon test' for determining if a law violates the Establishment Clause, assessing government involvement in religion.

Grutter v. Bollinger upheld affirmative action in university admissions, allowing race to be considered as a factor for diversity.

Griswold v. Connecticut established the right to privacy as a fundamental right, particularly in matters of contraception.

Roper v. Simmons declared the death penalty unconstitutional for minors, citing evolving standards of decency.