SCOTUS Review

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SCOTUS Review

SCOTUS Review

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Casey Enright

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish the principle of judicial review?

By declaring that the Supreme Court could overrule state laws

By asserting the power of the Supreme Court to declare federal laws unconstitutional

By allowing Congress to review Supreme Court decisions

By giving the President the power to appoint judges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

What was the significance of Engel v. Vitale (1962) in terms of the First Amendment?

It upheld the right to free speech in schools

It prohibited state-sponsored prayer in public schools

It allowed for religious symbols in public spaces

It protected the right to assemble peacefully

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

Analyze how Shaw v. Reno (1993) impacted the interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

It allowed racial gerrymandering as a means to ensure minority representation

It ruled that racial gerrymandering could be challenged under the Equal Protection Clause

It stated that all gerrymandering is unconstitutional

It upheld the use of race as the sole factor in redistricting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

Discuss the implications of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) on federalism.

It limited the power of the federal government over the states

It established the supremacy of federal laws over state laws

It allowed states to tax federal institutions

It restricted the creation of a national bank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

Evaluate the impact of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) on the rights of the accused.

It guaranteed the right to a speedy trial

It ensured the right to legal counsel for defendants in state courts

It allowed for self-representation in court

It mandated the use of public defenders in all cases

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

How did United States v. Lopez (1995) alter the interpretation of the Commerce Clause?

It expanded the federal government's power under the Commerce Clause

It limited the scope of the Commerce Clause in regulating non-economic activities

It allowed states to regulate interstate commerce

It upheld federal regulation of all activities affecting commerce

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 20 pts

Analyze the decision in Schenck v. United States (1919) and its impact on free speech.

It established the "clear and present danger" test for limiting speech

It allowed for unrestricted free speech during wartime

It protected speech that incites violence

It declared all forms of protest as protected speech

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