Exam 2: Constitutional Law

The U.S. Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.

Taco Hot Dogs, Inc., regularly advertises its products. Under the First Amendment, in comparison with noncommercial speech, the protection given these ads is

A law based on a suspect trait will not stand under the equal protection clause even if it is necessary to promote a compelling government interest.

A federal form of government is one in which the national government shares sovereign power with

The free exercise clause prohibits the government from passing laws that have any impact on religion.

The federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states under

The system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches.

The commerce clause has had no greater impact on business than any other provision in the Constitution.

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses support for Nash, a presidential candidate, and distributes t-shirts to all of her friends. The t-shirts are an example of

In situations involving fundamental rights, a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

A law that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.

The Wisconsin state legislature enacts a statute that prohibits the advertising of video games "because the games might be harmful to minors." Despite this new statute, the president of x-Games, Inc., orders x-Game marketers to place ads in various media. When an x-Game ad appears on YUTV, a local television station, x-Games and YUTV are charged with violating the statute. What is the defendants' best defense against a conviction?

The dormant commerce clause comes into play when state regulations affect interstate commerce.

Under the full faith and credit clause, any judicial decision in one state with respect to contract rights will be honored and enforced in all states.

Jared claims that a Kentucky state statute infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on

Pat stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster's patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech

Federal regulations concerning medical devices directly conflict with a certain state law. Under the U.S. Constitution, which law takes precedence is determined by

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

Beverly creates a website to post threatening messages about celebrities. Under the First Amendment, these messages are most likely protected

The Fifth Amendment allows persons to be deprived of property without due process of law.