
Test your civics knowledge with this short quiz.
#1. Who was the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, becoming the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.
#2. Which U.S. Supreme Court case first established the principle of judicial review?
In 1803, the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
#3. The only constitutional amendment to be repealed was the:
The 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol (Prohibition), was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, making it the only constitutional amendment to be overturned.
#4. Which U.S. President was never elected as either President or Vice President?
Gerald Ford became Vice President when Spiro Agnew resigned and later became President when Richard Nixon resigned, making him the only person to serve in both roles without being elected.
#5. Who was the only U.S. President to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after leaving office?
After serving as the 27th U.S. President (1909–1913), Taft became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1921, making him the only person to hold both positions.