United States Constitutional History and Supreme Court Cases Quiz

Test your knowledge on landmark cases, amendments, and justices. Who shaped constitutional law in the US?

#1

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution' in the United States?

George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
#2

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the 'Miranda v. Arizona' case?

Earl Warren
Warren Burger
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
#3

Which amendment guarantees protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#4

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#5

In the landmark case 'Marbury v. Madison' (1803), the Supreme Court established the principle of:

Judicial Review
Executive Privilege
Equal Protection
Due Process
#6

Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
#7

The concept of 'separate but equal' was overturned by the Supreme Court in which case?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#8

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#9

The case 'Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier' (1988) addressed the issue of:

Student free speech rights
Desegregation of schools
Search and seizure
Freedom of the press in schools
#10

Which Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is known for expanding the power of the federal government and strengthening the judiciary?

John Marshall
Warren Burger
William Rehnquist
John Roberts
#11

The case of 'Brown v. Board of Education' (1954) dealt with the issue of:

Voting Rights
Desegregation of Schools
Affirmative Action
Freedom of Speech
#12

Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
#13

The case 'Gideon v. Wainwright' (1963) established the right to:

Legal counsel for the accused
Freedom of the press
Privacy rights
Equal protection under the law
#14

The 'Lemon test,' used to determine if a law violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment, originated from which Supreme Court case?

Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Employment Division v. Smith
#15

Which Chief Justice presided over the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson?

Roger B. Taney
Salmon P. Chase
John Marshall
Earl Warren

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