US Constitution Modern Relevance

Question 1

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Plessy v. Ferguson

Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Answer

Roe v. Wade

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is most directly concerned with civil rights and equal protection under the law?

Accepted Answer

14th Amendment

Answer

1st Amendment

Answer

15th Amendment

Answer

19th Amendment

Question 3

How does the U.S. Constitution influence modern debates about government surveillance?

Accepted Answer

By providing a framework for balancing national security with individual privacy rights

Answer

By guaranteeing unrestricted government monitoring of citizens

Answer

By allowing Congress to pass any law without judicial review

Answer

By giving the President the ability to ignore constitutional rights in times of war

Question 4

Which Supreme Court decision ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Loving v. Virginia

Answer

Roe v. Wade

Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Answer

Obergefell v. Hodges

Question 5

What impact did the U.S. Constitution have on the civil rights movement in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

It provided a legal framework for challenging segregation and discrimination

Answer

It granted immediate equality to all citizens

Answer

It prohibited any amendments to protect civil rights

Answer

It allowed for states to override federal laws regarding civil rights