Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional Rights Quiz

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, granting the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Plessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing racial segregation as long as facilities were deemed equal.

Griswold v. Connecticut established the right to privacy, particularly regarding contraceptive use between married couples.

Roper v. Simmons ruled that the death penalty for minors violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test, allowing restrictions on free speech if it poses a clear and present danger to society.

Mapp v. Ohio ruled that the exclusionary rule, excluding illegally obtained evidence, applies to state criminal proceedings.

Rochin v. California established the 'shocks the conscience' standard, protecting individuals from extreme and outrageous government conduct violating due process.

Grutter v. Bollinger affirmed the constitutionality of affirmative action in university admissions, allowing the consideration of race as a factor.

Hughes v. Alexandria Scrap Corp. established the 'market participant' exception, allowing states to favor their own citizens in certain economic activities without violating the Dormant Commerce Clause.

Perry Education Association v. Perry Local Educators' Association established the 'public forum' doctrine, protecting speech in public places open for expression.