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Legal Standards and Civil Rights in the United States Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Eighth Amendment
Explanation

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

#2

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

Second Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees right to bear arms.

#3

Who was the first African American Supreme Court justice in the United States?

Thurgood Marshall
Explanation

First African American SC justice.

#4

In the United States, what is the highest court in the land?

United States Supreme Court
Explanation

Highest court in the US.

#5

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

First Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of speech.

#6

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches.

#7

Who was the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?

Linda Brown
Explanation

Lead plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Education.

#8

Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

#9

What is the 'Miranda warning' named after?

A criminal defendant
Explanation

Named after a criminal defendant.

#10

In which year was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed into law?

1964
Explanation

Signed into law in 1964.

#11

What is the legal term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Indictment
Explanation

Formal charge of serious crime.

#12

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

Thirteenth Amendment
Explanation

Abolished slavery.

#13

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

Sixth Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees speedy and public trial.

#14

What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of 'one person, one vote'?

Reynolds v. Sims
Explanation

Established 'one person, one vote' principle.

#15

What is the legal principle that prohibits double jeopardy?

Res judicata
Explanation

Prohibits double jeopardy.

#16

Which Supreme Court case established the right to privacy in the United States?

Griswold v. Connecticut
Explanation

Established right to privacy.

#17

Which landmark Supreme Court case ruled that the Constitution protects a woman's right to have an abortion?

Roe v. Wade
Explanation

Protected woman's right to abortion.

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