1. The Supreme Court of the United States is a:
a. Trial Court b. Court of Claims c. District Court d. Appeals Court.

2. Who makes the final determination (confirms) whether a person will serve on the Supreme Court:
a. The President b. The Chief Justice c. The House of Representatives d. The U.S. Senate

3. Supreme Court Justices can offer what kind of an opinion in a case before them?
a. Dissenting Opinion b. Concurring Opinion c. Majority Opinion d. All of the Preceding.

4. A Supreme Court Justice serves for:
a. 12 Years b. Life c. 13 Years d. 6 Years

5. In Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Court decided to:
a. Improve Textbooks b. Desegregate Our Schools c. Establish Free Public Schools d. Provide for "Separate But Equal" Schools.

6. In Korematsu v. United States (1944), the Court upheld the relocation of what group of people to inland relocation camps:
a. German Americans b. Italian Americans c. Japanese Americans d. Irish Americans.

7. In Dennis v. United States (1951), the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the conviction of members of what party for advocating the forceful overthrow of the American Government:
a. Republican Party b. Democratic Party c. Liberal Party d. Communist Party.

8. In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Court dealt with what issues?
a. Equal Job/Equal Pay b.  Privacy/Abortion c. Sex Discrimination/Harassment d. Maternity Leave/Child Care.

9. In Tinker v. DesMoines (1965) the Supreme Court explored the Constitutional Rights of what group of people:
a. African Americans b. Women c. Students d. Christians.

10. In Schenck v. United States (1919), the Court ruled freedom of speech and press can be restricted if it:
a. Is Obscene b. Is Disruptive c. Creates a Clear and Present Danger d. Is Funny.

11. In Watkins v. United States (1957), the Court ruled that congressional investigations must:
a. Aid their Legislative Functions b. Be Pertinent to the Subject Under Investigation c. Spell Out their Purpose d. All of the Above.

12. In Lochner v. New York (1905), the Court struck down a New York State law which limited:
a. Car Insurance b. Safety Requirements c. Union Shops d. Hours a Person Could Work.

13. In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled all persons who are arrested have all but which one:
a. Right to a Lawyer b. Right to Remain Silent c. Right to a Jury Trial d. Right to Free Legal Advice.

14 In The United States v. Nixon (1974), the Supreme Court ruled a U.S. President:
a. Can Claim Executive Privilege b. Has Separate and Special Powers c. Needs to Maintain Secrets is Protected by Law d. Is Not Above the Law.

15. In Clinton v. New York City (1998), the Court held the line item veto was:
a. Unconstitutional b. Constitutional c. A Presidential Power d. A Legislative Power.

1. D 4. B 7. D 10. C 13. C

3. D 6. C 9. C 12. D 15. A

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