1.
Which of these is part of the judicial branch of United States Federal Government?
A.
The Senate
B.
The President
C.
The Supreme Court
D.
The Congress
2.
In 1961, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that illegally seized evidence can not be used against
someone in court. Which of these Constitutional rights is protected by this ruling?
A.
The right to Counsel
B.
The right to free speech
C.
The right to protection against self-incrimination
D.
The right to protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
3.
Which of these situations would violate a right established in Miranda v. Arizona?
A.
School authorities search a student locker without a warrant
B.
A city prohibits cigarette companies from advertising
C.
A state passes a law establishing several methods of capital punishment
D.
Police officers fail to read a suspect their right to remain silent.
4.
Which of these situations would violate a right established in Gideon v. Wainwright?
A.
A woman was denied her right to have an abortion
B.
The Frederick County Council passes a law that says if you can not afford a lawyer you can only have
one if you committed murder.
C.
The Frederick County Council passes a law that says you are entitled to a lawyer if you can not afford
one in a criminal case.
D.
The Frederick County Council passes a law that says you will be provided a lawyer from the public
defenders office if you can not afford one and you are charged with a crime.
5.
In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court ruled that the accused person's right to due
process of law had been violated because he was
A.
convicted with illegally obtained evidence
B.
arrested without being informed of his legal rights
C.
denied a court-appointed attorney to represent him
D.
jailed for several weeks before being charged with a crime
6.
Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?
A.
probable cause linking the person to the crime
B.
reasonable doubt no other person is responsible
C.
plea bargaining to reduce charges
D.
a preponderance of evidence against the accused person
7.
Which of these cases guaranteed an individual's right to legal counsel?
A.
Plessey v. Ferguson
C.
Gideon v. Wainwright
B.
McCulloch v. Maryland
D.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
8.
Read the quotation below.
“Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others and several States as among
themselves...”—Thomas Jefferson, 1801
The quotation refers to the principle of
A.
federalism
C.
rule of law
B.
majority rule
D.
separation of powers
9.
A.
Which of these is a power of the United States Supreme Court?
to interpret laws
10.
B.
to veto laws
C.
to pass laws
D.
According to the Supreme Court's decision in New Jersey v. T.L.O., a school administrator can
legally
A.
search the locker of a student who brags about stealing a wallet
B.
prevent a student from peacefully expressing an opinion
C.
suspend a student without an explanation of the offense
D.
prevent a student from performing in a controversial, privately sponsored play
11.
to enforce laws
Read the news article excerpt below.
The city's actions were unconstitutional because posting the religious laws in public places violated the
principle of
A.
right of assembly
C.
freedom of the press
B.
separation of church and state
D.
protection against unreasonable searches
12.
A man on trial for committing a crime was forced to testify against himself.
constitutional amendments was violated?
A.
4th amendment
C.
1st amendment
B.
6th amendment
D.
5th amendment
Which of these
13. The Fourteenth Amendment limits the state government's ability to
A.
raise the federal income tax
B.
use military forces in peacetime
C.
regulate interstate trade and commerce
D.
place restrictions on female voters
14. Which of these incidents led to the United States Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines
Independent School District?
A
A school principal censored articles from the school newspaper.
B
A school district used public transportation to segregate students by race.
C
School authorities searched a student's handbag without a search warrant.
D
School authorities suspended students for wearing black armbands as a protest.
15. Which of these Supreme Court cases established supremacy of the federal government over the
states?
A
Plessey v. Ferguson
B
New Jersey v. T.L.O
C
Marbury v. Madison
D
McCulloch v. Maryland
16. Which of these best describes the result of the Supreme Court's ruling in New Jersey v. T.L.O.
(1985)?
A
B
C
D
Students have fewer privacy rights in school than in other public settings.
School officials must have search warrants in order to search student property.
School officials may plan religious assemblies for students.
Restrictions placed on student speech in schools are justified
17. The Sixth Amendment allows the accused the “assistance of counsel.” Which of these Supreme
Court decisions extended the protections of this amendment?
A
B
C
D
Marbury v. Madison
Plessey v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines School Board
18.The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure is an example of
A
delegated power
B
judicial review
C
general welfare
D
limited government
19. Which of these best describes an effect of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?
A
It gave the President veto power over Congress.
B
It divided the government into three separate branches.
C
It established the power to void a congressional law.
D
It made state governments question federal power
20. In 1968 the Supreme Court upheld the arrest of a young man for burning his draft card
as an antiwar protest. Which of these best explains why the Supreme Court decided that
burning draft cards is not a protected form of free speech?
A
His action interfered with the government raising an army.
B
The law prohibited burning anything in public without a permit.
C
All citizens have the responsibility to serve in the military.
D
The First Amendment excludes protesting as a form of free speech.
21. A police officer arrests a suspected criminal and neglects to inform the suspect of the charges
against him. Which of these best describes the above situation?
a a failure to ensure separation of powers
b a violation of his fifth amendment rights
c the abuse of executive privilege
d the misuse of the power of eminent domain
22. Why are federal judges appointed for life?
A to ensure freedom from control by elected officials
B to attract people with experience to the job
C to guarantee that states retain their powers
D to protect the wishes of the majority of citizens
23. Which of these cases helped establish the right of the Supreme Court to review the
constitutionality of federal law?
A
Marbury v. Madison
B
McCulloch v. Maryland
C
Plessey v. Ferguson
D
Brown v. Board of Education
24.
In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, did Clarence Earl Gideon actually commit the crime he was
accused of committing?
A.
YES
B.
NO
C.
He planned it, but someone else did it
D.
He did it, but it was planned by his landlady
25.
In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, did the Supreme Court accept the handwritten petition to
the Supreme Court?
A.
YES
B.
NO
C.
Yes, but they made someone at the prison type it first
D.
No, they asked Mr. Gideon’s lawyer to type it.
26.
A.
C.
Which of these Supreme Court cases upheld the legality of “separate but equal”?
Brown v. Board of Education
B.
Plessey v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
D.
Gibbons v. Ogden
27.
A.
C.
Which of these Supreme Court cases established “Judicial Review”?
Brown v. Board of Education
B.
Plessey v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
D.
Gibbons v. Ogden
28.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The term “In loco Parentis” means:
Students in schools have no rights
In school, teachers are allowed to have their bags searched by students
When students are in schools, school officials act in place of the parents
Your crazy parents
29.
One main reason why the decisions of the Supreme Court are followed as if they are laws is
because:
The Judicial Branch makes laws
The President sets forth punishments for those who do not follow them
The Supreme Court goes by what the Constitution says to make their decisions
The Supreme Court makes laws
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
C.
“SUPREME COURT TO TEST CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ARREST PROCEDURES”
The above is a headline from a newspaper during which of the following Supreme Court Cases?
Gideon v. Wainwright
B.
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
D.
Plessy v. Ferguson
31.
A.
B.
C.
D.
One example of a time when the Supreme Court changed their mind was:
When they overturned Plessy v. Ferguson with Brown v. Board of Education
When they overturned Betts v. Brady with Gideon v. Wainwright
Both a and b
The Supreme Court has never changed their mind about a case.
32.
A.
C.
A request to have a higher court review a lower court decision is called:
Recess
B.
Unconstitutional
Jurisdiction
D.
Appeal
30.
33.
A.
C.
One or more justices may write a ___________ opinion, disagreeing with the majority.
Majority
B.
Loser
Dissenting
D.
Concurring
Read the following statements below and choose the court that would have jurisdiction. Some may be
used more than once or not at all. Mark the correct letter or combination of letters on your scan-tron
sheet.
A. Supreme Court
B. United States Court
C. United States District D. Maryland Court of
of Appeals
Court
Appeals
E. Maryland Circuit
AB Maryland District
AC. United States
AE United States Tax
Court
Court
Military Court
Court.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
Hears appeals from U.S. District Court
Lowest court in the Federal System
Where Maryland traffic and motor vehicle cases would be heard
Would have original jurisdiction in cases between two states
Has appellate jurisdiction over all appeals from cases from Maryland District Courts
Has appellate jurisdiction from cases heard in the Maryland Court of Appeals?
Read the following questions, and select the correct answer below. Each choice is used only once-NONE ARE USED TWICE and all choices are used. Mark the correct letter or combination of letters on
your scantron sheet.
A. Schenck v. U.S.
B. Tinker v. DesMoines
C Engel v. Vitale
D. Roe v. Wade
E. Gideon v. Wainwright AB Acton v. Vernonia
AC Reynolds v. U.S.
AD. Mapp v. Ohio
40. You and your friends decide to pull a prank and yell fire in a movie theater when you know there is no fire.
You are caught by the police and claim that you have freedom of speech. What Supreme Court case would be
used to show that you do not have unlimited free speech rights?
41. What Supreme Court case prohibits your public school teacher from teaching you that you should believe
in God?
42.
What Supreme Court case established that abortion is legal?
43.
You kill a rabbit and put it in your neighbor’s front yard. You are questioned by the police about the
matter. You claim that your religion allows you to sacrifice rabbits and you were trying to express your
religious beliefs. What Supreme Court case established that you do not have the right to practice this
part of your religion?
44.
Some students at a public school decided to wear shirts with a marijuana leaf on it and the words
“Legalize Weed Now”! The students claimed that they were expressing support for a bill in Congress
that would legalize medical marijuana. The principal expelled the students for wearing the shirts. What
Supreme Court case would the students lawyers use to get the students back into school?
45.
The police stop you for no reason and search your bag. The police find a gun that was used in a recent
shooting. The police use this evidence against you in court. What Supreme Court case would your
lawyer use to tell the judge that evidence illegally seized can not be used against you in court?
46.
The high school football team shows up for practice and is forced to take a drug test. Those students
who refuse are kicked off the team. What Supreme Court case allows this to happen?
47.
“You have the right to an attorney, if you can not afford one, one will be provided to you.” What
Supreme Court case established this right?
48.
How many Justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
A.
Nine
B.
A panel of three
C.
Twelve
D.
Nine plus the Chief Justice
49.
If your case is heard in the Supreme Court and you do not agree with the decision, which of the
following options do you have?
You may appeal your case to the highest state court
You may appeal your case to the President
You may appeal your case to Congress
None
A.
B.
C.
D.
50.
In order to have your case heard in the Supreme Court you must be a person of great
importance. A.
True
B.
False
C.
False, you must be over 18
Answer the following questions with TRUE or FALSE. Mark A for True and B for False.
51.
A school can allow a knitting club to meet in the cafeteria after school____
52.
It is legal to burn the United States Flag to symbolize freedom of speech_____
53.
In Biology next year you will learn the theory of Creationism (god created the world) _______
54.
The Government may limit Freedom of the speech if it is in the interest of national
security______
55.
Which of these influenced the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
A.
The opinions of the protesters were the same as the majority of students.
B.
The school board agreed with the students’ opinions.
C.
There was evidence that the students received good grades.
D.
There was a lack of evidence that the students’ actions disrupted learning.
56. The government provides a lawyer to a person who cannot afford one if that person is
A.
preparing a will
B.
filing for divorce
C.
being sued by a business partner
D.
being charged with a crime
57. Which of the following situations would be a violation of the Constitution?
A. A teacher says “Happy Holidays” to his students
B. A poor man receives a public defender to help him in his trial
C. An Iraqi war protester burns a U.S. Flag during a peaceful protest
D. The school’s football coach leads the team in prayer before the game
58.
The police suspected Mr. Kyllo of growing marijuana in his apartment. The police searched Mr.
Kyllo’s apartment, found marijuana and arrested Mr. Kyllo. Mr. Kyllo won his case in the Supreme
Court because the Supreme Court stated that the police violated:
A.
His freedom of Speech
B.
His freedom of Religion
C.
His freedom to be free from unreasonable search
D.
His right to bear arms
59.
The Supreme Court case of Action v. Vernonia established:
A.
Students have the right to be free from search
B.
Students have free speech in schools
C.
Employees can be drug tested in the interest of safety
D.
Schools can drug test students
60.
Which of the following has been decided by the Supreme Court?
A.
Segregation is schools is unconstitutional
B.
Segregation on public busses in unconstitutional
C.
The death penalty is constitutional
D.
All of the above
61.
Troy Leon Gregg argued that his punishment of death was unconstitutional because it violated the:
A.
4th amendment
B.
8th amendment
C.
5th amendment
D.
6th amendment
62.
The Frederick News Post publishes a story about teachers giving students answers to
standardized tests. The Frederick County School Board asks the Frederick News Post not to publish
those stories because they don’t want to ruin the reputation of the schools. The Frederick News Post
argues that they have the right to publish the stories because they are true. This situation is similar to
the situation in which of the following cases?
A.
Near v. Minnesota
B.
Gideon v. Wainwright
C.
New York Times v. Minnesota
D.
Near vs. United States
63.
Clarence Earl Gideon argued that he should not have to face a re-trial because it violated the
protection against double jeopardy. The judge disagreed because:
A.
Double Jeopardy is not a protected right in the Constitution
B.
The government did not recognize the rights of convicted criminals
C.
Gideon did not have adequate legal representation
D.
Gideon was the one asking for an appeal of the decision
In Plessey v. Ferguson, the United States Supreme Court’s interpretation of the
Fourteenth Amendment
64.
A.
supported segregation
B.
protected the rights of slave owners
C.
guaranteed the right to an attorney
D.
upheld freedom of expression
65.
Read the excerpt below.
What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described above?
A.
to maintain public order
B.
to expand productivity
C.
to provide job training
D.
to promote equity
66.
Read the information below.
In 1958, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Alabama violated the due
process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by requiring the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to hand over the names and addresses of its
members.
Which of these best describes the decision in this case?
A.
State actions are limited by the United States Constitution.
B.
The Supreme Court lacks the power to review state laws.
C.
Political organizations are required to maintain accurate membership records.
D.
Citizens must report their memberships in organizations to the government.
67.
In which situation would the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court decision apply?
A.
A man is refused an attorney in his criminal case.
B.
A woman is arrested without being informed of her rights.
C.
A teacher searches a boy’s locker without his permission due to reasonable suspicion.
D.
A girl is suspended from school for passing out fliers about a presidential candidate.
68.
Read the excerpt below.
The court’s decision most likely protects the rights of
A.
the police
B.
the accused
C.
journalists
D.
victims of crime
69.
Which part of the United States Constitution was a basis for the decision in McCulloch
v. Maryland (1819)?
A.
the due process clause
B.
the establishment clause
C.
the equal protection clause
D.
the necessary and proper clause
70.
Read the headline below.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in this situation is an example of
A.
judicial review
B.
rule of law
C.
representative democracy
D.
majority rule
71.
Which of these statements best explains why school officials are allowed to search a
student’s locker without a search warrant?
A.
It is illegal for police officers to enter school property.
B.
All constitutional rights are denied students under 21 years of age.
C.
School officials are part of local police departments.
D.
It is considered necessary for the protection of other students
72.
Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
A.
It guaranteed the right to an attorney in criminal cases.
B.
It established the separate but equal doctrine.
C.
State laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional.
D.
Congress had only those powers that were stated in the Constitution.
73.
Which of the following is a protection given in the 1st amendment?
A.
Right to a lawyer
B.
Right to remain silent
C.
Right to practice your religion
D.
Right to vote
74.
Congress may respond to United States Supreme Court rulings by
A.
declaring rulings of the court invalid
B.
rewriting a law overturned by the court
C.
deciding which lawyers may argue the case
D.
determining which justices will review a particular case
75.
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle
of checks and balances?
A.
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States… shall be the supreme Law of the
Land.….”
B.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States… are citizens of the United States and of
the State wherein they reside.”
C.
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented
to the President of the United States.”
D.
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny… others
retained by the people.”
25 points:
Governments sometimes make rules that restrict their employees from speaking to the press
about their jobs.

Explain which rights this rule might violate.

Should governments be permitted to restrict their employees from speaking to the
press about their jobs? Explain why or why not.

What Supreme Court case might support this rule?

Include details and examples to support your answer.