Lesson 8- The Supreme Court and the Schools

Question 1

Which event led to the case of Vernonia School District v. Acton?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A school district began random drug testing of student athletes.

Question 2

The case in which the Supreme Court heard a legal challenge to affirmative action programs was

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Regents v. Bakke.

Question 3

Which part of the US government settles disputes between other parts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Supreme Court

Question 4

An important function of the judicial branch is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

interpreting laws.

Question 5

The Court’s decision in Regents v. Bakke is best described as

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a compromise.

Question 6

Supporters of affirmative action argued that the programs

Revolt · Accepted Answer

helped provide equal opportunities for minority students.

Question 7

The term due process is best defined as the idea that the government

Revolt · Accepted Answer

has a duty to respect people’s rights.

Question 8

What did the Supreme Court decide in Vernonia v. Acton?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Drug tests of athletes were reasonable searches.

Question 9

Because the student in New Jersey v. T.L.O. was caught smoking, the Supreme Court ruled that

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the search of her purse was reasonable.

Question 10

The student involved in New Jersey v. T.L.O. argued that

Revolt · Accepted Answer

her Fourth Amendment rights had been violated.

Lesson 8- The Supreme Court and the Schools Answers