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Supreme Court and Civil Rights

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

  2. Plessy v. Ferguson

  3. Loving v. Virginia

  4. Obergefell v. Hodges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the previous ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) which had established the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Which Supreme Court case legalized interracial marriage?

  1. Loving v. Virginia

  2. Obergefell v. Hodges

  3. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

  4. Plessy v. Ferguson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Loving v. Virginia (1967), the Supreme Court ruled that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional, effectively legalizing interracial marriage throughout the United States.

Which Supreme Court case established the right to privacy, which was later used to protect the right to abortion?

  1. Griswold v. Connecticut

  2. Roe v. Wade

  3. Planned Parenthood v. Casey

  4. Obergefell v. Hodges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to privacy, which includes the right to use contraception. This ruling was later cited in Roe v. Wade (1973) to establish the right to abortion.

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that affirmative action programs are constitutional?

  1. Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

  2. Grutter v. Bollinger

  3. Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

  4. Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action programs that consider race as a factor in admissions decisions are constitutional as long as they are narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling government interest.

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

  1. South Carolina v. Katzenbach

  2. Shelby County v. Holder

  3. Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee

  4. Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In South Carolina v. Katzenbach (1966), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional for juveniles?

  1. Roper v. Simmons

  2. Graham v. Florida

  3. Miller v. Alabama

  4. Atkins v. Virginia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Roper v. Simmons (2005), the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional for juveniles, finding that it violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot ban same-sex couples from adopting children?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to adopt children.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in child custody cases?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to child custody.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in housing?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to housing.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in employment?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to employment.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in public accommodations?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to public accommodations.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in access to credit?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to access to credit.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in jury service?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to jury service.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples in voting?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. United States v. Windsor

  3. Hollingsworth v. Perry

  4. Romer v. Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage, which includes the right to vote.

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