The Supreme Court and the Schools

Question 1

Which of these statements best describes the Court’s ruling in New Jersey v. T.L.O.?

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Students are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.

Question 2

Select the statement that best summarizes the Court’s finding in Vernonia School District v. Acton.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Students enjoy fewer Fourth Amendment protections than free adults.

Question 3

The cases New Jersey v. T.L.O. and Vernonia v. Acton both deal with .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rights of students

Question 4

Which of these statements best summarizes the Court’s ruling in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Schools should not use racial quotas, but they can still consider race when admitting students.

Question 5

Which of these statements best summarizes the purpose of affirmative action?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

To achieve racial equality by giving preferential treatment to minorities.

Question 6

Which of these statements best summarizes the objections to affirmative action?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Racial preferences are a form of reverse discrimination.

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