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In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, what doctrine was established, supporting racial segregation as long as facilities were 'separate but equal'?

Separate but Equal Doctrine

Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine, legalizing racial segregation.

In the case of Korematsu v. United States, what was the constitutional issue involving the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

Due Process Clause

Explanation

Raised concerns over government power during wartime, impacting civil liberties.

In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, what right was the focus, leading to the requirement of advising suspects of their rights before custodial interrogations?

Right to Remain Silent

Explanation

Established rights of suspects to remain silent and have an attorney present.

In the case of Escobedo v. Illinois, what constitutional right was at the center of the decision regarding the right to counsel during police interrogations?

Right to an Attorney

Explanation

Established right to counsel during police interrogations.

In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established judicial review, granting the Court power to strike down laws deemed unconstitutional.

Which case recognized the right to privacy as a constitutional right, particularly in the context of abortion?

Griswold v. Connecticut

Explanation

Recognized a right to privacy, laying groundwork for Roe v. Wade.

Which case established the precedent for the exclusionary rule, stating that evidence obtained through a violation of the Fourth Amendment is inadmissible in court?

Mapp v. Ohio

Explanation

Introduced exclusionary rule, preventing use of unlawfully obtained evidence.

In the case of Texas v. Johnson, what constitutional right was affirmed regarding the burning of the American flag as a form of political expression?

Freedom of Speech

Explanation

Affirmed freedom of speech, including symbolic expression.

In the case of Grutter v. Bollinger, what was the constitutional issue regarding the use of race as a factor in law school admissions?

Equal Protection Clause

Explanation

Addressed affirmative action, ensuring equal protection in admissions.

#10

Which landmark case declared that the death penalty as administered, with arbitrary and inconsistent application, violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?

Furman v. Georgia

Explanation

Struck down arbitrary application of death penalty, leading to moratorium.

#11

What case affirmed the principle of 'one person, one vote,' requiring that legislative districts be roughly equal in population?

Reynolds v. Sims

Explanation

Required equal population representation in legislative districts.

#12

Which case ruled that corporations and labor unions have the same First Amendment rights as individuals to spend money in support of political candidates?

Citizens United v. FEC

Explanation

Granted corporations and unions political spending rights as individuals.

#13

Which case established the 'clear and present danger' test, allowing restrictions on free speech when there is a clear and present danger that speech will lead to evil or illegal acts?

Schenck v. United States

Explanation

Introduced test for permissible limits on free speech in times of danger.

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Which case established the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine, excluding evidence derived from an illegal search or seizure?

Wong Sun v. United States

Explanation

Excluded evidence obtained through indirect illegal means.

Legal Landmark Cases Quiz

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, what doctrine was established, supporting racial segregation as long as facilities were 'separate but equal'?

In the case of Korematsu v. United States, what was the constitutional issue involving the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, what right was the focus, leading to the requirement of advising suspects of their rights before custodial interrogations?

In the case of Escobedo v. Illinois, what constitutional right was at the center of the decision regarding the right to counsel during police interrogations?

In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Which case recognized the right to privacy as a constitutional right, particularly in the context of abortion?

Which case established the precedent for the exclusionary rule, stating that evidence obtained through a violation of the Fourth Amendment is inadmissible in court?

In the case of Texas v. Johnson, what constitutional right was affirmed regarding the burning of the American flag as a form of political expression?

In the case of Grutter v. Bollinger, what was the constitutional issue regarding the use of race as a factor in law school admissions?

Which landmark case declared that the death penalty as administered, with arbitrary and inconsistent application, violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?

What case affirmed the principle of 'one person, one vote,' requiring that legislative districts be roughly equal in population?

Which case ruled that corporations and labor unions have the same First Amendment rights as individuals to spend money in support of political candidates?

Which case established the 'clear and present danger' test, allowing restrictions on free speech when there is a clear and present danger that speech will lead to evil or illegal acts?

Which case established the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine, excluding evidence derived from an illegal search or seizure?

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