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When was Northeastern Founded?

1898

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Freedom of speech
What is the 1st Amendment?
100
This controversial case legalized abortion.
What is Roe v. Wade?
100
A person who brings action to a court of law.
What is a plaintiff?
100

Where did Elle Woods go to Law School?

Harvard Law School

200

How many colleges are at Northeastern?

8
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No unreasonable search or seizure
What is the Fourth Amendment?
200
This case held that segregated schools in the several states are unconstitutional in violation of the 14th Amendment, doing away with the "separate but equal" doctrine.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
200
The attorney presenting the state in a criminal case.
What is a prosecutor?
200

How many dunkin donuts are in MA?

3,162

300

What is the oldest hockey arena in the world?

Matthews Arena

300
Protects the right to due process and sets out rules for indictment by grand jury
What is the Fifth Amendment?
300
This case held that anyone charged with a serious criminal offense has the right to an attorney and the state must provide one if they are unable to afford legal counsel.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
300
A defendant who is not considered to be an adult.
What is a juvenile?
300

When was Northeastern Law School established?

1898

400

Where was the first world series held?

Huntington Avenue Grounds, between Cabot and Churchill

400
Prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude
What is the 15th Amendment?
400
This case established the basis for Judicial review and the power for the Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
What is Marbury v. Madison?
400
A court order preventing one or more named parties from taking some action
What is an injunction?
400

Where was the first subway built

BOSTON!!!

500

Who is the President of Northeastern?

Joseph E. Aoun

500
Prevents laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until after the next election of the representatives.
What is the 27th Amendment?
500
This case ruled that police has to warn a suspect of his rights (e.g., to remain silent) before questioning him or her.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
500
Procedures used to obtain disclosure of evidence before trial.
What is discovery?
500

What is the capital of MA?

Boston!

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