The Judicial Branch and Civil Rights
Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the role of the Judicial Branch in safeguarding Civil Rights. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: judicial branch civil rights supreme court landmark cases |
Which landmark case established the principle of "separate but equal" facilities for African Americans?
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which Supreme Court case overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine and declared segregation of public schools unconstitutional?
Which landmark case legalized interracial marriage in the United States?
Which Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage in the United States?
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch in protecting civil rights?
Which of the following is NOT a civil right protected by the U.S. Constitution?
What is the name of the federal law that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "strict scrutiny" for laws that discriminate based on race?
What is the name of the federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "intermediate scrutiny" for laws that discriminate based on sex?
What is the name of the federal law that prohibits discrimination in public accommodations based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "rational basis review" for laws that discriminate based on economic status?
What is the name of the federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "heightened scrutiny" for laws that discriminate based on suspect classifications?