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Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional Interpretation Quiz

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established the principle of judicial review.

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Mapp v. Ohio

Explanation

Ruled Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

In the case of Roe v. Wade, what constitutional right was at the center of the decision?

Right to privacy

Explanation

Right to privacy was at the center of the decision.

Which landmark case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the United States?

Plessy v. Ferguson

Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

In which Supreme Court case was the principle of 'one person, one vote' established?

Baker v. Carr

Explanation

Established principle of 'one person, one vote'.

Which case dealt with the issue of school prayer in public schools, leading to a ruling against officially sponsored prayer?

Engel v. Vitale

Explanation

Ruled against officially sponsored prayer in public schools.

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions?

Grutter v. Bollinger

Explanation

Upheld constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions.

What was the central issue in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC?

The regulation of campaign finance

Explanation

Central issue was regulation of campaign finance.

Which Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule,' prohibiting the use of evidence obtained through illegal searches and seizures?

Mapp v. Ohio

Explanation

Established 'exclusionary rule' against illegal evidence.

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of 'cruel and unusual punishment' applies to the states?

Furman v. Georgia

Explanation

Ruled Eighth Amendment applies to states.

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the government can't punish or suppress speech merely because it's critical of the government?

New York Times v. Sullivan

Explanation

Ruled government can't suppress speech critical of government.

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Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test in Fourth Amendment cases?

Katz v. United States

Explanation

Established 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test.

Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional Interpretation Quiz

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

In the case of Roe v. Wade, what constitutional right was at the center of the decision?

Which landmark case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the United States?

In which Supreme Court case was the principle of 'one person, one vote' established?

Which case dealt with the issue of school prayer in public schools, leading to a ruling against officially sponsored prayer?

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions?

What was the central issue in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC?

Which Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule,' prohibiting the use of evidence obtained through illegal searches and seizures?

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of 'cruel and unusual punishment' applies to the states?

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the government can't punish or suppress speech merely because it's critical of the government?

Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test in Fourth Amendment cases?

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