Question 1

If the ______ test is used,the classifications are usually found to be unconstitutional under the equal protection clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  quasi-strict scrutiny 
C)  traditional 
D)  rational-basis 
E)  minimum rationality 
A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  quasi-strict scrutiny 
C)  traditional 
D)  rational-basis 
E)  minimum rationality A

Question 2

Minimum rationality tests are applied to cases involving ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  national origin 
C)  legitimacy 
D)  marriage 
E)  gender 
A)  race 
B)  national origin 
C)  legitimacy 
D)  marriage 
E)  gender D

Question 3

Freedom of speech provides the freedom to express ideas antagonistic to those of the majority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The ______ of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution allows the government to condemn and take specific private resources for money under the power called eminent domain.

Accepted Answer

A)  takings clause 
B)  supremacy clause 
C)  contract clause 
D)  exclusion clause 
E)  due process clause 
A)  takings clause 
B)  supremacy clause 
C)  contract clause 
D)  exclusion clause 
E)  due process clause

Question 5

The due process clause prevents public utilities from acting in an unreasonable manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The strict scrutiny approach is applied to cases involving rights such as the

Accepted Answer

A)  right to possess guns. 
B)  right to travel. 
C)  right to follow any religion. 
D)  right to freedom of the press. 
E)  right to free speech. 
A)  right to possess guns. 
B)  right to travel. 
C)  right to follow any religion. 
D)  right to freedom of the press. 
E)  right to free speech.

Question 7

Briefly explain the features of freedom of speech.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech,sometimes referred to

Question 8

Briefly explain the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendmen

Question 9

Briefly explain the overbreadth doctrine.

Accepted Answer

In some free-speech cases,an individual

Question 10

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides individuals the right to possess and use guns in their homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______ states the Constitution will become effective upon ratification of the states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article III 
D)  Article VII 
E)  Article V 
A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article III 
D)  Article VII 
E)  Article V

Question 12

Which of the following classifications is subject to a rational-basis test?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimacy 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  national origin 
E)  age 
A)  legitimacy 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  national origin 
E)  age

Question 13

The ______ creates the Congress,the presidency and vice presidency,and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetual Union 
B)  Articles of Association 
C)  United States Charter 
D)  United States Constitution 
E)  Bill of Rights 
A)  Perpetual Union 
B)  Articles of Association 
C)  United States Charter 
D)  United States Constitution 
E)  Bill of Rights

Question 14

The contract clause applies to the federal government in many ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Article VI of the U.S.Constitution makes it clear that federal law is supreme over a state law or local ordinance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly explain the strict scrutiny approach.

Accepted Answer

Under the strict scrutiny test,a classif

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of freedom of the press?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee. 
B)  It refers to the right of the press to print anything it wants with liability. 
C)  Its preservation cannot be sought through constitutional protections. 
D)  It excludes communication and expression through electronic media. 
E)  It is usually construed to prohibit prior restraints on publications. 
A)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee. 
B)  It refers to the right of the press to print anything it wants with liability. 
C)  Its preservation cannot be sought through constitutional protections. 
D)  It excludes communication and expression through electronic media. 
E)  It is usually construed to prohibit prior restraints on publications.

Question 18

Briefly explain procedural due process cases.

Accepted Answer

Procedural due process cases involve whe

Question 19

Which of the following clauses states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  the due process clause 
B)  the supremacy clause 
C)  the commercial clause 
D)  the takings clause 
E)  the establishment clause 
A)  the due process clause 
B)  the supremacy clause 
C)  the commercial clause 
D)  the takings clause 
E)  the establishment clause

Question 20

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution allows

Accepted Answer

A)  courts to decide whether the possession of a gun by an individual is valid or unnecessary. 
B)  federal government to impact contractual relationships between companies. 
C)  courts to decide if a state law is invalid or unconstitutional because it conflicts with a federal law or a policy of a federal institution. 
D)  government to take specific resources away from private owners for public use upon the payment of just compensation. 
E)  federal government to regulate business activity under foreign and interstate commerce. 
A)  courts to decide whether the possession of a gun by an individual is valid or unnecessary. 
B)  federal government to impact contractual relationships between companies. 
C)  courts to decide if a state law is invalid or unconstitutional because it conflicts with a federal law or a policy of a federal institution. 
D)  government to take specific resources away from private owners for public use upon the payment of just compensation. 
E)  federal government to regulate business activity under foreign and interstate commerce.

Exam 6: The Constitution

If the ______ test is used,the classifications are usually found to be unconstitutional under the equal protection clause.

Minimum rationality tests are applied to cases involving ______.

Freedom of speech provides the freedom to express ideas antagonistic to those of the majority.

The ______ of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution allows the government to condemn and take specific private resources for money under the power called eminent domain.

The due process clause prevents public utilities from acting in an unreasonable manner.

The strict scrutiny approach is applied to cases involving rights such as the

Briefly explain the features of freedom of speech.

Briefly explain the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Briefly explain the overbreadth doctrine.

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides individuals the right to possess and use guns in their homes.

______ states the Constitution will become effective upon ratification of the states.

Which of the following classifications is subject to a rational-basis test?

The ______ creates the Congress,the presidency and vice presidency,and the Supreme Court of the United States.

The contract clause applies to the federal government in many ways.

Article VI of the U.S.Constitution makes it clear that federal law is supreme over a state law or local ordinance.

Briefly explain the strict scrutiny approach.

Which of the following statements is true of freedom of the press?

Briefly explain procedural due process cases.

Which of the following clauses states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion?

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution allows

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