US Legal History Quiz

Women's Rights and Voting

• The 19th Amendment guarantees women the right to vote in the United States.

Supreme Court Cases and Juror Rights

• The case of Bradwell v. Illinois ruled that an all-male jury did not violate a woman's rights under the 14th Amendment.

Defamation Terms

• Libel refers to a written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.

Government Censorship

• Prior restraint is the term for government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast.

Segregation Rulings

• The Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson legalized segregation in publicly owned facilities based on the doctrine of 'separate but equal'.

Secular Legislative Purpose

• The case Lemon v. Kurtzman established that statutes regarding government actions must have a secular legislative purpose.

Contraceptive Coverage and Religious Exemption

• The case Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. ruled that closely held companies are not required to include contraceptives in their employees' health insurance coverage if the owners object on religious grounds.

Naturalization Act

• The Alien and Sedition Acts authorized the expulsion of foreigners considered a threat to the U.S. and extended residence requirements for naturalization from 5 to 14 years.

Constitutional Freedom Affirmation

• The case of Gitlow v. New York affirmed that constitutional freedoms are guaranteed to all citizens.

Publication of Confidential Files

• In the case of New York Times Co. v. United States, the Supreme Court decided that government attempts to prevent the publication of confidential files violated the 1st Amendment.

Press Freedom and Prior Restraint

• The government’s inability to use prior restraint, particularly in restricting the press, highlights the importance of free speech protections.

Exemptions for Certain Companies

• Closely held companies are not required to include contraceptives in their health insurance coverage if the owners object on religious grounds.

Test your knowledge of key legal cases and acts in the history of the United States. Explore topics such as alien expulsion, naturalization, religious objections in health insurance coverage, and landmark court decisions.