Florida Civics Literacy Practice Exam

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United States Supreme Court case focused on whether a slave person having lived in free territories should be free?

Engel v. Vitale
Miranda v. Arizona
Dred Scott v. Sandford
US v. Nixon

The correct answer is: Dred Scott v. Sandford

The Dred Scott v. Sandford case focused on the issue of whether a slave, who had been brought into a free state, should be considered free. The case was brought to the Supreme Court in 1857 and resulted in a ruling that declared slaves were not considered citizens and therefore did not have the same rights as free individuals. This ruling was significant in fueling tensions between the North and South and ultimately played a role in the lead-up to the Civil War. The other options listed in the question are incorrect because they do not pertain to the same issue of slavery or the rights of slaves. Engel v. Vitale dealt with the issue of school prayer and separation of church and state, Miranda v. Arizona is known for establishing the rights of individuals in police custody, and US v. Nixon dealt with executive privilege and the release of the Watergate tapes.