The Supreme Court and the Schools — Quiz

Question 1

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

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has a duty to respect people’s rights.

Question 2

Which was a finding by the Supreme Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O. ?

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Students are protected from unreasonable searches.

Question 3

An important function of the judicial branch is

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interpreting laws.

Question 4

Which is a true statement about affirmative action policies?

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They helped minority students go to college.

Question 5

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

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her Fourth Amendment rights had been violated.

Question 6

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

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the search of her purse was reasonable.

Question 7

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

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A school district began random drug testing of student athletes.

Question 8

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

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the Supreme Court

Question 9

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

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Drug tests of athletes were reasonable searches.

The Supreme Court and the Schools — Quiz Answers