Supreme Court Cases

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is judicial review?

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Judicial review is the power of courts to determine if a law or government action is constitutional.

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Why is judicial review an important power of the Supreme Court?

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It ensures that laws are consistent with the Constitution.

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The Plessy v. Ferguson case involved which amendments?

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The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments

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Which case is known for establishing the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Which Supreme Court case overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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What was the main issue in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

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Segregation in public schools

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What was significant about the Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford in 1857?

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It denied citizenship to African Americans

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Which case is associated with the right to legal counsel for defendants unable to afford an attorney?

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona in 1966?

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It established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights during arrest.