The questions below address this lesson's objectives and therefore provide a chance for you to determine if you're ready to tackle the formal assessments for this lesson, starting with the lesson quiz. If you do not understand why each question's correct answer is correct, review that section of the lesson before proceeding to the lesson quiz.
1. What court case overruled the outdated, discriminatory law upheld in Plessy v. Ferguson?
- Miranda v. Arizona
- D.C. v. Heller
- Bakke v. Regents of University of California
- Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education overruled Plessy v. Ferguson and declared that “separate but equal” was inherently unjust.
Brown v. Board of Education overruled Plessy v. Ferguson and declared that “separate but equal” was inherently unjust.
Brown v. Board of Education overruled Plessy v. Ferguson and declared that “separate but equal” was inherently unjust.
Brown v. Board of Education overruled Plessy v. Ferguson and declared that “separate but equal” was inherently unjust.
2. In the U.S., which court has the final word on controversial issues involving laws?
- the Supreme Court
- an appellate court
- all district courts
- trial courts
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and any decisions reached by it must be followed by all lower federal and state courts.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and any decisions reached by it must be followed by all lower federal and state courts.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and any decisions reached by it must be followed by all lower federal and state courts.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and any decisions reached by it must be followed by all lower federal and state courts.
3. Why are Supreme Court decisions often met with mixed reactions?
- The Constitution is not clear about the Supreme Court's role.
- Its justices are not elected and do not represent the people.
- Interpretations of the Constitution are often controversial.
- Its justices tend not to explain themselves clearly.
The issues that the Supreme Court deals with typically involve constitutional rights and are normally controversial topics with strong feelings on both sides.
The issues that the Supreme Court deals with typically involve constitutional rights and are normally controversial topics with strong feelings on both sides.
The issues that the Supreme Court deals with typically involve constitutional rights and are normally controversial topics with strong feelings on both sides.
The issues that the Supreme Court deals with typically involve constitutional rights and are normally controversial topics with strong feelings on both sides.
4. What part of a Supreme Court ruling represents the official decision?
- the syllabus
- the majority opinion
- a dissenting opinion
- a concurring opinion
Supreme Court decisions represent the final opinions of the majority of justices.
Supreme Court decisions represent the final opinions of the majority of justices.
Supreme Court decisions represent the final opinions of the majority of justices.
Supreme Court decisions represent the final opinions of the majority of justices.
5. Which case ensured a suspect's “right to remain silent”?
- Brown v. Board of Education
- D.C. v. Heller
- Bakke v. Regents of University of California
- Miranda v. Arizona
Miranda v. Arizona ensure your right to be read certain rights when you are held in police custody.
Miranda v. Arizona ensure your right to be read certain rights when you are held in police custody.
Miranda v. Arizona ensure your right to be read certain rights when you are held in police custody.
Miranda v. Arizona ensure your right to be read certain rights when you are held in police custody.
6. What can you learn from the heading of a court case?
- the judges who decided the case
- the citation
- the lawyers who argued the case
- the rule of law from the case
The heading will tell you important information, such as the official citation, the names of the parties, and the court that decided the case.
The heading will tell you important information, such as the official citation, the names of the parties, and the court that decided the case.
The heading will tell you important information, such as the official citation, the names of the parties, and the court that decided the case.
The heading will tell you important information, such as the official citation, the names of the parties, and the court that decided the case.
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