Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Case Quiz

What was the main reason the Green family challenged the Affordable Care Act?

• They believed it was too expensive.

• They thought it violated their religious beliefs.

• They wanted to support a different political party.

• They were against all forms of government intervention.

What was the main legal argument used by Hobby Lobby against the contraception mandate?

• It was not applicable to for-profit organizations.

• It was too costly for the company.

• It violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.

• It was not clearly defined in the law.

Which act did the Green family argue was violated by the contraception mandate?

• The Religious Freedom Restoration Act

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Civil Rights Act

Which court initially denied Hobby Lobby's request for exemption from the contraception mandate?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• City of Boerne v. Flores Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Who was the future Supreme Court justice that ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby in the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• Neil Gorsuch

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Kathleen Sebelius

• Anthony Kennedy

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision on June 30, 2014?

• The Court ruled against Hobby Lobby.

• The Court sided with Hobby Lobby, Mardel, and Conestoga Wood Specialties.

• The Court decided not to hear the case.

• The Court postponed the decision.

What was the final vote count in the Supreme Court's decision on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby?

• 5-4

• 6-3

• 4-5

• 7-2

What was Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's main concern in her dissenting opinion?

• The decision could lead to a slippery slope of corporations opting out of laws.

• The decision would lead to more corporate tax evasion.

• The decision would strengthen corporate personhood.

• The decision would increase government spending.

What did the Supreme Court's decision reinforce about corporations?

• They are exempt from all federal mandates.

• They are not subject to any laws.

• They cannot claim religious beliefs.

• They have the same rights as individuals under the RFRA.

What was one of the criticisms of the Supreme Court's decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby?

• It was seen as a victory for environmental laws.

• It was criticized for reducing corporate taxes.

• It was praised for enhancing gender equality.

• It was seen as a step back for reproductive rights.