Supreme Court's Impact on US Public Policy: Examples and Post-2005 Cases (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In DC v. Heller (2008), what did the Supreme Court rule about the Second Amendment?
In DC v. Heller (2008), what did the Supreme Court rule about the Second Amendment?
It protects individual firearm rights
What did McDonald v. Chicago (2010) establish?
What did McDonald v. Chicago (2010) establish?
Second Amendment applies to states
Which city's handgun ban was struck down in DC v. Heller?
Which city's handgun ban was struck down in DC v. Heller?
Washington D.C.
What was the key ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)?
What was the key ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)?
It overturned Roe v. Wade
What standard did Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) establish for abortion restrictions?
What standard did Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) establish for abortion restrictions?
Undue burden standard
What did Roper v. Simmons (2005) rule about the death penalty?
What did Roper v. Simmons (2005) rule about the death penalty?
It's banned for crimes by under-18s
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment in death penalty cases?
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment in death penalty cases?
Eighth Amendment
What sedative was ruled constitutional in Glossip v. Gross (2015)?
What sedative was ruled constitutional in Glossip v. Gross (2015)?
Midazolam
What did Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) establish?
What did Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) establish?
Same-sex marriage as a right
What did Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) extend Title VII protections to cover?
What did Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) extend Title VII protections to cover?
Sexual orientation & gender identity
Which act was struck down in US v. Windsor (2013)?
Which act was struck down in US v. Windsor (2013)?
Defence of Marriage Act
How did NFIB v. Sebelius (2012) classify the ACA's individual mandate?
How did NFIB v. Sebelius (2012) classify the ACA's individual mandate?
As a tax
Why was the ACA challenge dismissed in California v. Texas (2021)?
Why was the ACA challenge dismissed in California v. Texas (2021)?
Plaintiffs lacked standing