Question

question 16 (multiple choice worth 4 points)
(04.01 mc)

the power of judicial review was established by which of the following united states supreme court cases?

plessy v. ferguson

marbury v. madison

texas v. johnson

brown v. board of education

Explanation:

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Identify the core legal concept

The question asks for the landmark Supreme Court case that established the power of judicial review.

Evaluate the historical significance of each option

• Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) established the "separate but equal" doctrine regarding racial segregation.
• Marbury v. Madison (1803) declared that the Supreme Court has the ultimate authority to interpret the Constitution and invalidate laws that conflict with it, establishing judicial review.
• Texas v. Johnson (1989) ruled that burning the American flag is protected free speech under the First Amendment.
• Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruled that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.

Select the correct landmark case

The power of judicial review was established by Marbury v. Madison.
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<mcq-option>Plessy v. Ferguson</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Marbury v. Madison</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Texas v. Johnson</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Brown v. Board of Education</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the core legal concept

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Evaluate the historical significance of each option

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• Marbury v. Madison (1803) declared that the Supreme Court has the ultimate authority to interpret the Constitution and invalidate laws that conflict with it, establishing judicial review.
• Texas v. Johnson (1989) ruled that burning the American flag is protected free speech under the First Amendment.
• Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruled that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.

Select the correct landmark case

The power of judicial review was established by Marbury v. Madison.
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<mcq-option>Plessy v. Ferguson</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Marbury v. Madison</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Texas v. Johnson</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Brown v. Board of Education</mcq-option>
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