Review Questions: Court Cases

What is the power of judicial review? A to declare presidential acts unconstitutional B to declare congressional acts unconstitutional C to declare any law unconstitutional D to review acts of lower courts.

What is the power of judicial review? A to declare presidential acts unconstitutional B to declare congressional acts unconstitutional C to declare any law unconstitutional D to review acts of lower courts.

What is the role of the judicial branch of government? A to carry out the laws passed by Congress B to approve presidential appointments C to rule on the validity of the acts of the president D to interpret the laws passed by Congress

What is the role of the judicial branch of government? A to carry out the laws passed by Congress B to approve presidential appointments C to rule on the validity of the acts of the president D to interpret the laws passed by Congress

A racial segregation of public schools Judicial Review: The power of the courts to decide whether a law or presidential action is in agreement with the U.S. Constitution. Which issue was involved in the U.S. Supreme Court case that first established this judicial power? A racial segregation of public schools B navigation of boats on waterways C presidential appointment power D exclusion of Japanese Americans from certain areas

A racial segregation of public schools Judicial Review: The power of the courts to decide whether a law or presidential action is in agreement with the U.S. Constitution. Which issue was involved in the U.S. Supreme Court case that first established this judicial power? A racial segregation of public schools B navigation of boats on waterways C presidential appointment power D exclusion of Japanese Americans from certain areas

The separate but equal doctrine in public facilities was established by which Supreme Court decision? A Plessy v. Ferguson B Gibbons v. Ogden C McCulloch v. Maryland D Korematsu v. United States

The separate but equal doctrine in public facilities was established by which Supreme Court decision? A Plessy v. Ferguson B Gibbons v. Ogden C McCulloch v. Maryland D Korematsu v. United States

In Korematsu v. United States why did the Supreme Court declare the government’s action constitutional? A It happened during wartime. B It involved navigable waters. C It concerned children. D It was an executive order.

In Korematsu v. United States why did the Supreme Court declare the government’s action constitutional? A It happened during wartime. B It involved navigable waters. C It concerned children. D It was an executive order.

Which term would be used to describe a state law that violates the principle that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land? A delegated power B unconstitutional C constitutional interpretation D veto

Which term would be used to describe a state law that violates the principle that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land? A delegated power B unconstitutional C constitutional interpretation D veto

Which Supreme Court case did not involve a law concerning racial segregation? A McCulloch v. Maryland B Plessy v. Ferguson C Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education D Brown v. Board of Education

Which Supreme Court case did not involve a law concerning racial segregation? A McCulloch v. Maryland B Plessy v. Ferguson C Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education D Brown v. Board of Education

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the free speech rights of students in which case? A Stanford v. Kentucky B Tinker v. Des Moines ICSD C Gideon v. Wainwright D Roper v. Simmons

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the free speech rights of students in which case? A Stanford v. Kentucky B Tinker v. Des Moines ICSD C Gideon v. Wainwright D Roper v. Simmons

What individual right was involved in Texas v What individual right was involved in Texas v. Johnson concerning the right to burn the U.S. flag? A freedom of religion B right to a jury C freedom of speech D right to an attorney

What individual right was involved in Texas v What individual right was involved in Texas v. Johnson concerning the right to burn the U.S. flag? A freedom of religion B right to a jury C freedom of speech D right to an attorney

Which Supreme Court decision concerned the rights of persons accused of a crime? A Miranda v. Arizona B Plessy v. Ferguson C United States v. New York Times D Brown v. Board of Education

Which Supreme Court decision concerned the rights of persons accused of a crime? A Miranda v. Arizona B Plessy v. Ferguson C United States v. New York Times D Brown v. Board of Education

Which Supreme Court decision most helped overturn the separate but equal doctrine? A Stanford v. Kentucky B Plessy v. Ferguson C Tinker v. Des Moines ICSD D Brown v. Board of Education

Which Supreme Court decision most helped overturn the separate but equal doctrine? A Stanford v. Kentucky B Plessy v. Ferguson C Tinker v. Des Moines ICSD D Brown v. Board of Education

Which part of the U. S. Constitution did the U. S Which part of the U.S. Constitution did the U.S. Supreme Court use to make the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel apply to the states? A Fourteenth Amendment’s right to due process B preamble C Second Amendment’s right to bear arms D supremacy clause

Which part of the U. S. Constitution did the U. S Which part of the U.S. Constitution did the U.S. Supreme Court use to make the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel apply to the states? A Fourteenth Amendment’s right to due process B preamble C Second Amendment’s right to bear arms D supremacy clause

The U.S. Supreme Court would most likely use which of the following concepts to determine whether a person had been unfairly denied life, liberty, or property? A right to bear arms B due process C federalism D common law

The U.S. Supreme Court would most likely use which of the following concepts to determine whether a person had been unfairly denied life, liberty, or property? A right to bear arms B due process C federalism D common law

B an adequate education C an equal education D a practical education “The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.” In Leandro v. State of North Carolina the state Supreme Court interpreted this part of the state constitution. What did the court determine the state must provide in terms of education? A a free education B an adequate education C an equal education D a practical education

B an adequate education C an equal education D a practical education “The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.” In Leandro v. State of North Carolina the state Supreme Court interpreted this part of the state constitution. What did the court determine the state must provide in terms of education? A a free education B an adequate education C an equal education D a practical education

The case of State v. Mann addresses legal questions involving the interpretation of which type of law? A state constitutional law B federal constitutional law C common law D local law

The case of State v. Mann addresses legal questions involving the interpretation of which type of law? A state constitutional law B federal constitutional law C common law D local law

Whose individual rights did the state constitution protect in State v Whose individual rights did the state constitution protect in State v. Mann? A students B teachers C slaves D slaveholders

Whose individual rights did the state constitution protect in State v Whose individual rights did the state constitution protect in State v. Mann? A students B teachers C slaves D slaveholders

What remedy was sought in Leandro v. State? A more money for poor districts B increased local supplements C higher teacher standards D state money for private schools

What remedy was sought in Leandro v. State? A more money for poor districts B increased local supplements C higher teacher standards D state money for private schools