🇺🇸 US History Trivia
Quiz Set 14 — Supreme Court
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
Which case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court's power to review the constitutionality of laws.
Question 2 of 10
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869.
Question 3 of 10
Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Question 4 of 10
Which case legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?
Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) established same-sex couples' right to marry.
Question 5 of 10
What did Roe v. Wade (1973) establish?
Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to abortion, later overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson in 2022.
Question 6 of 10
Who was the longest-serving Chief Justice?
John Marshall served as Chief Justice for 34 years, from 1801 to 1835.
Question 7 of 10
Which case ruled that separate but equal was unconstitutional in schools?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned the separate but equal doctrine in public education.
Question 8 of 10
What is a Supreme Court opinion called when justices disagree with the majority?
A dissenting opinion is written by justices who disagree with the majority ruling.
Question 9 of 10
Which case upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII?
Korematsu v. United States (1944) upheld Japanese internment; it was later repudiated.
Question 10 of 10
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President nominates justices who must be confirmed by the Senate.