How Well Do You Know T.L.O Versus New Jersey?
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This quiz will test the participants knowledge on the Supreme Court Case, T. L. O. Versus New Jersey.
- 1.
Why was T.L.O. initially escorted to the principal's office?
- A.
T.L.O. was caught fighting in the hallway.
- B.
T.L.O. was a truant.
- C.
T.L.O. was forcing a girl's head down the toilet.
- D.
T.L.O was caught smoking in the bathroom.
- E.
T.L.O was caught selling marijuana.
Correct Answer
D. T.L.O was caught smoking in the bathroom.Explanation
T.L.O. was initially escorted to the principal's office because she was caught smoking in the bathroom.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the name of the school principal?
- A.
Tony Hock
- B.
Bob Ryan
- C.
Alvin Chipmonk
- D.
Theodore Choplick
- E.
Simon Chipmonk
Correct Answer
D. Theodore Choplick -
- 3.
Why did Choplick initially (after she was first brought to him) search T.L.O.s purse?
- A.
T.L.O. had been caught smoking and he was looking for cigarettes.
- B.
Choplick wanted to destroy her 4th amendment rights.
- C.
Choplick suspected T.L.O. was a drug dealer for she had been caught selling marijuana in the bathroom.
- D.
T.L.O. had told the school she had stashed her cigarettes in her bag.
- E.
Choplick was a lunatic.
Correct Answer
A. T.L.O. had been caught smoking and he was looking for cigarettes.Explanation
Choplick initially searched T.L.O.'s purse because she had been caught smoking and he was looking for cigarettes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What indicated to Choplick that T.L.O. might be using marijuana ?
- A.
Choplick spotted a business card that said "Marijuana User" in TLO's bag.
- B.
Choplick spotted a pot with a suspicious plant in it in TLO's bag.
- C.
Choplick didn't like T.L.O.
- D.
T.L.O smelt like cigarette smoke.
- E.
Choplick spotted cigarette rolling papers in TLO's bag.
Correct Answer
E. Choplick spotted cigarette rolling papers in TLO's bag.Explanation
Choplick's observation of cigarette rolling papers in TLO's bag suggests that TLO might be using marijuana. Rolling papers are commonly associated with the act of rolling and smoking cigarettes or other substances, including marijuana. Therefore, the presence of rolling papers in TLO's bag could be seen as an indication of marijuana use.Rate this question:
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- 5.
After suspecting T.L.O. of Marijuana use, what was Choplick's course of action?
- A.
Choplick stole some of T.L.O.'s pot and smoked with her in the faculty parking lot.
- B.
Choplick sent T.L.O. back to class for he needed a search warrent to look for more than the cigarettes.
- C.
Choplick searched her bag again and found evidence implicating T.L.O. in marijuana dealing. He then called T.L.O's mother and the police, handing over the evidence to the police.
- D.
Choplick searched her bag and found nothing more.
- E.
Choplick turned into a unicorn and started tap dancing with T.L.O. while singing "1234" by Feist.
Correct Answer
C. Choplick searched her bag again and found evidence implicating T.L.O. in marijuana dealing. He then called T.L.O's mother and the police, handing over the evidence to the police.Explanation
After suspecting T.L.O. of Marijuana use, Choplick took further action by searching her bag again. During this search, he discovered evidence that suggested T.L.O. was involved in marijuana dealing. As a responsible authority figure, Choplick promptly contacted T.L.O.'s mother and the police, providing them with the incriminating evidence for further investigation and appropriate action.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which court brought delinquency charges against T.L.O. using the evidence supplied by Choplick?
- A.
The New Jersey Swing Court
- B.
The Honor Court
- C.
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Middlesex County
- D.
The Prom Court
- E.
Judge Judy's Court
Correct Answer
C. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Middlesex CountyExplanation
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Middlesex County brought delinquency charges against T.L.O. using the evidence supplied by Choplick.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What two courts did T.L.O. unsuccessfully appeal her conviction in?
- A.
The Juvenile Court and the Appelatte Division
- B.
The Jungle Court and the Banana Division
- C.
Judge Judy's Court and the Orange Division
- D.
The Circulatory System and the Applies Court
- E.
The Chocolate Chip Court and the Cookie Club
Correct Answer
A. The Juvenile Court and the Appelatte DivisionExplanation
T.L.O. unsuccessfully appealed her conviction in the Juvenile Court and the Appellate Division.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was T.L.O.'s reasoning behind why the evidence provided by Choplick was attained in a a way that violated the 4th amendment?
- A.
Choplick didn't give T.L.O. a lollipop.
- B.
Choplick forgot to shut T.L.O.'s purse.
- C.
Choplick didn't like T.L.O.
- D.
Choplick needed a search warrant to search T.L.O.
- E.
Choplick couldn't spell probable cause.
Correct Answer
D. Choplick needed a search warrant to search T.L.O.Explanation
The reasoning behind why the evidence provided by Choplick was attained in a way that violated the 4th amendment is that Choplick needed a search warrant to search T.L.O. The 4th amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, and a search conducted without a warrant is generally considered unreasonable unless there are specific exceptions. In this case, Choplick did not have a search warrant, which means that the search of T.L.O.'s purse was conducted in violation of her constitutional rights.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When T.L.O. appealed her case to the New Jersey Supreme Court, what was their verdict and action on the case?
- A.
The Court stated T.L.O. was a drug dealer and bought pot from her.
- B.
The Court stated T.L.O. was a delinquent and suspended her.
- C.
The Court stated Choplick was a moron and fired him.
- D.
The Court stated the evidence used in the case was found in an illegal search and could not be relied on in court. The Court then repealed previous convictions against T.L.O. based on this decision.
- E.
The Court stated Choplick bought pot from T.L.O. and threw a house party with them both.
Correct Answer
D. The Court stated the evidence used in the case was found in an illegal search and could not be relied on in court. The Court then repealed previous convictions against T.L.O. based on this decision.Explanation
The New Jersey Supreme Court's verdict on T.L.O.'s case was that the evidence used in the case was found in an illegal search and could not be relied on in court. As a result, the Court repealed previous convictions against T.L.O. based on this decision.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When New Jersey appealed the case to the Supreme Court, what was the verdict of the case?
- A.
The Supreme Court had the same verdict as the New Jersey Supreme Court.
- B.
The Supreme Court decided Choplick and T.L.O. should be sent to boot camp together so they could bond.
- C.
The Supreme Court revealed that Choplick was secretly a unicorn and one of the judges asked for a ride to the moon.
- D.
The Supreme Court decided both parties involved in the case were incorrect and that the school needed to provide disco dancing lessons.
- E.
The Supreme Court decides that the search was reasonable and that in the future, a school search's legal status would have to be dertimined case by case using a reasonableness standard.
Correct Answer
E. The Supreme Court decides that the search was reasonable and that in the future, a school search's legal status would have to be dertimined case by case using a reasonableness standard.Explanation
The correct answer is that the Supreme Court decides that the search was reasonable and that in the future, a school search's legal status would have to be determined case by case using a reasonableness standard. This means that the court found the search conducted by the school to be justified and lawful. However, it also established that each school search in the future would need to be assessed individually to determine its legality based on a standard of reasonableness.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In your opinion, was the Supreme Court decision in this case fair? Use details from the case as support for your answer.
- 12.
How could the ruling in TLO versus New Jersey effect you on a daily basis?HINT: Think school.
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