Exam 4: Constitutional Law

In regard to same sex marriages licensed in a state where such unions are lawful, the U.S.Supreme Court held that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: ​

Which of the following is a major limitation on the federal government's power to tax?

Commercial speech is expression related to the economic interests of the speaker and his audience.

In equal protection cases involving economic regulation, the courts use the rational relationship test.

What constitutional principle requires that similarly situated people be treated similarly by government?

A woman claiming sex discrimination because she was passed over for a promotion by her employer would have her case reviewed under the __________ test of the Equal Protection Clause.

Which of the following is included within the term "property" for purposes of procedural due process?

Identify the purpose of the U.S.Constitution as stated in its preamble.

In a sex discrimination case under the Equal Protection Clause, the courts apply the strict scrutiny standard of review.

The First Amendment's guarantee of free speech applies to:

The federal government has no restrictions under the Constitution on its power to impair contracts since the Contract Clause restricts only actions of the states.

The Bill of Rights:

Which equal protection test is applied to cases based on gender and legitimacy?

The fourth Congress approved ten amendments to the U.S.Constitution, now known as the Bill of Rights, which were adopted on December 15, 1799.

Which of the following is correct with regard to the powers of government in the United States?

According to the U.S.Supreme Court, the "necessary and proper" clause gives Congress the authority to legislate in areas not mentioned in the list of enumerated powers if the legislation reasonably relates to an enumerated power.

There is no state action when a court orders enforcement of a private agreement among property owners since the property owners are private individuals.

In relation to the Takings Clause, public use has been held to be synonymous with public purpose.

The U.S.Supreme Court has held that the Takings Clause requires just compensation not only if a governmental taking actually occurs, but also if a governmental regulation reduces the value of the property.

Eminent domain is a recognized inherent power of government.