Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional Rights Quiz

Test your knowledge of landmark Supreme Court cases and constitutional rights with this quiz on judicial review, privacy, free speech, and more.

#1

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

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#2

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Loving v. Virginia
Gideon v. Wainwright
#3

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

Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
Lawrence v. Texas
Obergefell v. Hodges
#4

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the death penalty is unconstitutional for minors?

Roper v. Simmons
Atkins v. Virginia
Graham v. Florida
Miller v. Alabama
#5

Which case established the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech?

Schenck v. United States
Brandenburg v. Ohio
Texas v. Johnson
New York Times v. Sullivan
#6

Which case ruled that the exclusionary rule applies to the states?

Mapp v. Ohio
Terry v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
#7

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'shocks the conscience' standard for due process violations?

Rochin v. California
Palko v. Connecticut
In re Winship
Mapp v. Ohio
#8

Which case affirmed the constitutionality of affirmative action?

Grutter v. Bollinger
Bakke v. Regents of the University of California
Fisher v. University of Texas
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
#9

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'market participant' exception to the Dormant Commerce Clause?

Hughes v. Alexandria Scrap Corp.
South-Central Timber Development, Inc. v. Wunnicke
Maine v. Taylor
White v. Massachusetts Council of Construction Employers
#10

Which case established the 'public forum' doctrine for free speech?

Perry Education Association v. Perry Local Educators' Association
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
#11

Which case established the 'reasonable expectation of privacy' test for Fourth Amendment searches?

Katz v. United States
Terry v. Ohio
United States v. Jones
Florida v. Jardines
#12

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'actual malice' standard for defamation of public figures?

New York Times v. Sullivan
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
Hustler Magazine v. Falwell
Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.
#13

Which case upheld the use of race as a factor in university admissions?

Fisher v. University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
#14

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and convincing evidence' standard for civil cases involving fraud?

Herman & MacLean v. Huddleston
Colorado v. Connelly
Addington v. Texas
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green
#15

Which case established the 'imminent lawless action' test for restricting free speech?

Brandenburg v. Ohio
New York Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenck v. United States
#16

Which case established the 'rational basis' test for equal protection challenges?

United States v. Carolene Products Co.
Brown v. Board of Education
Romer v. Evans
Plessy v. Ferguson
#17

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'public figure' doctrine for defamation law?

Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
New York Times v. Sullivan
Hustler Magazine v. Falwell
Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.
#18

Which case established the 'substantial disruption' test for restricting student speech?

Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
Morse v. Frederick
#19

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'primary effects' test for Establishment Clause challenges?

Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Lynch v. Donnelly
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe
#20

Which case established the 'incitement to imminent lawless action' test for restricting speech?

Brandenburg v. Ohio
New York Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenck v. United States
#21

Which case established the 'endorsement test' for Establishment Clause challenges?

Lynch v. Donnelly
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe
Lee v. Weisman
Allegheny v. ACLU
#22

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'rational basis' test for economic regulations?

United States v. Carolene Products Co.
Brown v. Board of Education
Romer v. Evans
Plessy v. Ferguson
#23

Which case established the 'child benefit theory' for Equal Protection Clause challenges?

Brown v. Board of Education
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez
Plyler v. Doe
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
#24

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'compelling interest' test for strict scrutiny?

United States v. Carolene Products Co.
Brown v. Board of Education
Romer v. Evans
Korematsu v. United States

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