
Understanding the Role and Influence of the U.S. Supreme Court

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History, Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To interpret laws and rule on their constitutionality
To make laws and set budgets
To appoint members of Congress
To run the government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the principle of stare decisis encourage?
Following previous decisions as examples
Creating new laws
Changing laws frequently
Ignoring past rulings
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the concept of precedent used in the Supreme Court?
To ignore previous decisions
To ensure laws are changed frequently
As a guide for current cases based on past rulings
As a way to create new laws
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant factor in the subjectivity of Supreme Court decisions?
The justices' personal views and experiences
The lack of historical cases
The absence of a confirmation process
The laws being too clear
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can presidential appointments influence the Supreme Court?
By changing the laws directly
By vetoing Supreme Court decisions
By setting the Court's budget
By appointing justices who may shift the Court's decisions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case marked a significant overturning of precedent regarding segregation?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
Segregation laws were upheld
Segregation was deemed constitutional
Segregation was not addressed
Segregation was deemed unconstitutional
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