Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

7th Grade

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Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The decision in which U.S. Supreme Court case resulted in state required to provide an attorney to defendants who cannot afford one?

District of Columbia v. Heller

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Gideon v. Wainwright

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer explanation

Correct- The focus of Gideon v. Wainwright was the Sixth Amendment protection that criminal defendants have the right to counsel, which includes states paying for public defenders if the defendant cannot afford legal representation.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. Supreme Court decsion addresses the need for public schools to balance students' right with principals' responsiblities?

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Gideon v. Wainwright

Plessy v. Ferguson

Bush v Gore

Answer explanation

Correct- The focus of Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier was on how to balance students’ rights, such as the right to free speech in a school setting, and principals’ responsibilities to manage the schools for which they are responsible.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which principle was the focus of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

freedom of the press

freedom of speech

self-incrimination

cruel punishment

Answer explanation

Correct- The issue central to Miranda v. Arizona was the defendant’s right to remain silent to prevent self-incrimination.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

Administrators may limit the content of student publications.

Public schools districts that segregate deny equal protection.

Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.

Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.

Answer explanation

Correct- The Brown v. Board of Education case focused on school segregation. The U.S. Supreme Court decided that public schools could not segregate students based on race. The Court decided that segregating students by race violates the equal protection guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which statement identifies the impact of United States v. Nixon (1974)?

Rule of law applies to the president

Executive priviledge protects the president from judicial review.

The U.S. Supreme Court does not have the power to intervene in presidental matters.

The president is able to record secret conversations with foreign governments and cabinet members.

Answer explanation

Correct- The decision in the case demonstrated that being president does not make someone above the law. The president must follow the same laws as all American citizens based on the rule of law found in the U.S. Constitution.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults because of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

District of Columbia v. Heller

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

In re Greene

In re Gault

Answer explanation

Correct- The U.S. Supreme Court determined in In re Gault that in criminal cases, discriminating based on age violates many due process protections. For example, denying juveniles the right to counsel or not informing them of their Miranda rights.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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This excerpt is from a Supreme Court case.

Based on this excerpt, what is the significance of this case?

It established the idea that Congress possesses powers beyond writing laws.

It established the idea that courts can strike down laws as unconstititional

It established the idea that courts possess the power to write laws.

It established the idea that Congress determines what laws mean.

Answer explanation

Correct- Marbury v. Madison (this excerpt) established the concept of judicial review, or the idea that the courts interpret the extent and constitutionality of laws.

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