Landmark US Supreme Court Cases Quiz

Declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation in public facilities, later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education.

Established the principle of 'one person, one vote' in legislative apportionment, requiring equal representation for all citizens in state legislative districts.

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

Focused on the constitutional right of individuals to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination during police interrogation.

Recognized the right of criminal defendants to legal representation, extending the Sixth Amendment right to counsel to state criminal trials.

Central issue was same-sex marriage, leading to a landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to marry regardless of gender.

Established the right to privacy, recognizing that certain constitutional rights are implied by the Bill of Rights, influencing the later Roe v. Wade decision.

Clarified that the right to free speech does not include the right to create a clear and present danger, such as falsely shouting 'fire' in a crowded theater.

Affirmed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, recognizing the constitutional right to privacy.

Held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense, affirming an individual right to bear arms.

Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as a valid exercise of executive power during wartime, despite being widely criticized.

Ruled that protecting corporate political spending is a form of free speech, allowing corporations to spend unlimited funds in support of political candidates.

Declared that the government cannot censor or prohibit a publication in advance, even if it poses a threat to national security, protecting freedom of the press.

Addressed the issue of quotas in college admissions, ruling that strict racial quotas were unconstitutional but allowing race to be considered as one factor in admissions decisions.