Boy Scouts of America v. Dale Case Study Quiz

What is the main constitutional issue in the Boy Scouts of America v. Dale case?

• Right to privacy

• Freedom of association

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

What was James Dale's role in the Boy Scouts before his dismissal?

• Scoutmaster

• Scout Leader

• Assistant Scoutmaster

• Troop Member

Why was James Dale dismissed from the Boy Scouts?

• For financial misconduct

• For not attending meetings

• For being gay

• For poor leadership

What was the outcome of the New Jersey state supreme court ruling?

• They declared a mistrial

• They sided with James Dale

• They sided with the Boy Scouts

• They refused to hear the case

What was the main argument used by the Boy Scouts of America in the Supreme Court?

• Lack of evidence

• Safety concerns

• Financial burden

• Freedom of association

Who wrote the majority opinion in the Supreme Court's decision?

• William Rehnquist

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• John Paul Stevens

What did the Supreme Court's decision imply about the Boy Scouts' policies?

• They must change their leadership

• They can exclude members based on sexual orientation

• They must include all members

• They need to rewrite their bylaws

What was Justice John Paul Stevens' main argument in his dissent?

• The case should be retried

• Discrimination violates the Boy Scouts' own principles

• The decision was financially motivated

• The Boy Scouts should be disbanded

According to Justice Stevens, what should override certain freedoms?

• Compelling interests

• Financial incentives

• Historical precedents

• Public opinion

What does the dissenting opinion suggest about the Boy Scouts' stance on sexuality?

• It is openly accepted

• It is not discussed

• It is clearly defined

• It is strictly enforced