The Oath Exam Questions and Answers
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) - - -
correct answer ✅Case: In the early 1960s, Connecticut had a ban
on the use of birth control, however it rarely enforced that ban. The
plaintiff in this case arranged to be arrested for violating the law by
"giving birth control advice to married couples."
Decision: 1965, first time the Supreme Court recognized a
constitutional right to privacy. Ruled that "the state could not deny
married couples access to birth control."
Reasoning: He said the case was not truly about due process of law
or freedom of speech, but rather the "penumbras" or shadow cast
by the light which emanates from the guarantees of the bill of
rights.
This case's reasoning includes the famed "penumbras and
emanations" statement.
Vote: 7-2
Opinion written by O'Douglas
Central Virginia Community College v. Katz - - -
correct answer ✅A small bankruptcy case during which a lightbulb
exploded and Roberts made a joke
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld - - -
correct answer ✅Case: Evaluating the constitutionality of
treatment on Guantanamo Bay
, The Oath Exam Questions and Answers
Why did Roberts have to recuse himself?
- He supported Bush's perspective on the DC Circuit
What was the significance of this case?
- It demonstrated the shift in American popular opinion and how
the political landscape of the country can impact the Justices.
Marshall v. Marshall - - -
correct answer ✅What were the questions asked?
1) "What is the scope of the probate exception to federal
jurisdiction?" 2) "Did Congress intend the probate exception to
apply where a federal court is not asked to probate a will
administer an estate or otherwise assume control of property in the
custody of a state probate court?"
Why was it notable?
Plaintiff --> Vickie Lynn Marshall (Anna Nicole Smith), exotic dancer,
who once met a man named J. Howard Marshall II who was a
former academic and now a wealthy oil business investor. He and
Vickie married (the age gap was about sixty years). Vicki became
famous within their brief marriage and had some notoriety when
her husband died, leaving her out of the will and passing his
fortune to one of his sons. This proceeded to a legal struggle over
the estates, eventually both parties, and Anna Nicole's son passed
away while the legal battle was still ongoing.
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) - - -
correct answer ✅Case: In the early 1960s, Connecticut had a ban
on the use of birth control, however it rarely enforced that ban. The
plaintiff in this case arranged to be arrested for violating the law by
"giving birth control advice to married couples."
Decision: 1965, first time the Supreme Court recognized a
constitutional right to privacy. Ruled that "the state could not deny
married couples access to birth control."
Reasoning: He said the case was not truly about due process of law
or freedom of speech, but rather the "penumbras" or shadow cast
by the light which emanates from the guarantees of the bill of
rights.
This case's reasoning includes the famed "penumbras and
emanations" statement.
Vote: 7-2
Opinion written by O'Douglas
Central Virginia Community College v. Katz - - -
correct answer ✅A small bankruptcy case during which a lightbulb
exploded and Roberts made a joke
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld - - -
correct answer ✅Case: Evaluating the constitutionality of
treatment on Guantanamo Bay
, The Oath Exam Questions and Answers
Why did Roberts have to recuse himself?
- He supported Bush's perspective on the DC Circuit
What was the significance of this case?
- It demonstrated the shift in American popular opinion and how
the political landscape of the country can impact the Justices.
Marshall v. Marshall - - -
correct answer ✅What were the questions asked?
1) "What is the scope of the probate exception to federal
jurisdiction?" 2) "Did Congress intend the probate exception to
apply where a federal court is not asked to probate a will
administer an estate or otherwise assume control of property in the
custody of a state probate court?"
Why was it notable?
Plaintiff --> Vickie Lynn Marshall (Anna Nicole Smith), exotic dancer,
who once met a man named J. Howard Marshall II who was a
former academic and now a wealthy oil business investor. He and
Vickie married (the age gap was about sixty years). Vicki became
famous within their brief marriage and had some notoriety when
her husband died, leaving her out of the will and passing his
fortune to one of his sons. This proceeded to a legal struggle over
the estates, eventually both parties, and Anna Nicole's son passed
away while the legal battle was still ongoing.
