The American Legal System and the Supreme Court Quiz

Test your knowledge on the US legal system, Supreme Court, landmark cases, and key principles with this engaging quiz!

#1

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and rules that govern the United States?

Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
#2

Who has the authority to interpret laws and ensure they are constitutional in the United States?

The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
#3

What is the highest court in the United States?

District Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
#4

Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

The President
The Senate
The Attorney General
The Chief Justice
#5

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court at any given time?

7
9
11
13
#6

What is the term for a legal dispute between two parties that is brought before a court?

Lawsuit
Arbitration
Negotiation
Mediation
#7

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#8

What is the term for the process where lawyers question potential jurors to determine their suitability for a trial?

Voir dire
Subpoena
Cross-examination
Deposition
#9

Which principle requires that similar cases be decided similarly by courts?

Stare decisis
Res judicata
Habeas corpus
Ad hoc
#10

Who was the first woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
#11

Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#12

What is the term for a legal precedent established by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts when dealing with similar cases?

Common law
Statutory law
Case law
Precedent law
#13

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (as of 2024)?

John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
#14

Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for criminal defendants?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
#15

What is the term for a legal document requesting the Supreme Court to review a lower court decision?

Petition for certiorari
Writ of habeas corpus
Subpoena
Amicus curiae brief

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