Question 1

The Contract Clause of the Constitution prevents states from retroactively modifying public charters and private contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, the executive branch of government has the power to enforce the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment differ from the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause protects individuals from violations of their rights by state governments; the Fifth Amendment protects individuals from violations of their rights by the federal government. 
B)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause guarantees both substantive and procedural due process but the Fifth Amendment clause does not. 
C)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause protects individuals against violation of their rights by private individuals as well as the government. 
D)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause requires the application of strict scrutiny in all cases. 
A)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause protects individuals from violations of their rights by state governments; the Fifth Amendment protects individuals from violations of their rights by the federal government. 
B)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause guarantees both substantive and procedural due process but the Fifth Amendment clause does not. 
C)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause protects individuals against violation of their rights by private individuals as well as the government. 
D)  The Fourteenth Amendment clause requires the application of strict scrutiny in all cases.

Question 4

Action taken by private citizens cannot constitute state action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most forms of speech are protected by the strict or exacting scrutiny standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In determining whether a state law unduly burdens interstate commerce, the Court considers:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which the law discriminates against interstate commerce in favor of local concerns. 
B)  only the blanket consideration of whether Congress has already legislated in the affected subject area. 
C)  whether the Constitution specifically allows states to regulate that subject matter. 
D)  only the necessity of the law to the proper functioning of the state. 
A)  the extent to which the law discriminates against interstate commerce in favor of local concerns. 
B)  only the blanket consideration of whether Congress has already legislated in the affected subject area. 
C)  whether the Constitution specifically allows states to regulate that subject matter. 
D)  only the necessity of the law to the proper functioning of the state.

Question 7

The Contract Clause prevents a state from:

Accepted Answer

A)  making contracts with private individuals. 
B)  affecting any agreements between two parties. 
C)  changing contracts after they have been made. 
D)  contracting with another state. 
A)  making contracts with private individuals. 
B)  affecting any agreements between two parties. 
C)  changing contracts after they have been made. 
D)  contracting with another state.

Question 8

The Supreme Court interprets the Commerce Clause:

Accepted Answer

A)  narrowly. 
B)  as granting virtually complete power to Congress to regulate the economy. 
C)  as restricting Congress to the coining of money and taxation. 
D)  to mean that the Court may invalidate legislation enacted by Congress when the activity affects the individual states' regulation of their own role in interstate commerce. 
A)  narrowly. 
B)  as granting virtually complete power to Congress to regulate the economy. 
C)  as restricting Congress to the coining of money and taxation. 
D)  to mean that the Court may invalidate legislation enacted by Congress when the activity affects the individual states' regulation of their own role in interstate commerce.

Question 9

The federal government's power to tax has no limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Free speech. 
B)  Equal protection. 
C)  Due process. 
D)  Eminent domain. 
A)  Free speech. 
B)  Equal protection. 
C)  Due process. 
D)  Eminent domain.

Question 11

Which amendment prohibits the government from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  First. 
B)  Fifth. 
C)  Fourteenth. 
D)  Both (b) and (c). 
E)  All of these. 
A)  First. 
B)  Fifth. 
C)  Fourteenth. 
D)  Both (b) and (c). 
E)  All of these.

Question 12

The main purpose of The Bill of Rights was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enumerate all of the rights of U.S. citizens. 
B)  list the powers of the federal government. 
C)  provide for restrictions on the power of the federal government. 
D)  provide limitations on the powers of individuals. 
A)  enumerate all of the rights of U.S. citizens. 
B)  list the powers of the federal government. 
C)  provide for restrictions on the power of the federal government. 
D)  provide limitations on the powers of individuals.

Question 13

Classifications based on age and sex are examples of "suspect classifications" in the context of the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate a law if it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly discuss the Contract Clause of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 10 of the Constitutio

Question 16

An article appeared in the local newspaper of Midville falsely stating that the policy chief, Wilson, was facilitating the operations of a multi-state drug ring. Explain whether Wilson has any recourse against the paper or whether its statements are protected under the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

Wilson may bring a defamation action aga

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1791 by representatives of the thirteen newly created states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most constitutional protections apply only to governmental, or state, action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Bill of Rights was approved by the first Congress to guarantee that the federal government would not abuse its powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Constitutional Law

The Contract Clause of the Constitution prevents states from retroactively modifying public charters and private contracts.

Generally, the executive branch of government has the power to enforce the law.

How does the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment differ from the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment?

Action taken by private citizens cannot constitute state action.

Most forms of speech are protected by the strict or exacting scrutiny standard.

In determining whether a state law unduly burdens interstate commerce, the Court considers:

The Contract Clause prevents a state from:

The Supreme Court interprets the Commerce Clause:

The federal government's power to tax has no limitations.

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

Which amendment prohibits the government from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?

The main purpose of The Bill of Rights was to:

Classifications based on age and sex are examples of "suspect classifications" in the context of the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.

The U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate a law if it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.

Briefly discuss the Contract Clause of the Constitution.

An article appeared in the local newspaper of Midville falsely stating that the policy chief, Wilson, was facilitating the operations of a multi-state drug ring. Explain whether Wilson has any recourse against the paper or whether its statements are protected under the First Amendment.

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.

The U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1791 by representatives of the thirteen newly created states.

Most constitutional protections apply only to governmental, or state, action.

The Bill of Rights was approved by the first Congress to guarantee that the federal government would not abuse its powers.

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