Question 1

Briefly explain the due process clause.

Accepted Answer

Due process means fundamental fairness a

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of commercial speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commercial speech is currently not protected by the First Amendment. 
B)  Commercial speech has been protected by the First Amendment since the inception of the Bill of Rights. 
C)  The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the speaker but not the listener. 
D)  Freedom of speech for corporations may not be as extensive as the right of an individual. 
E)  Freedom of speech for corporations cannot be limited by the government under any circumstance. 
A)  Commercial speech is currently not protected by the First Amendment. 
B)  Commercial speech has been protected by the First Amendment since the inception of the Bill of Rights. 
C)  The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the speaker but not the listener. 
D)  Freedom of speech for corporations may not be as extensive as the right of an individual. 
E)  Freedom of speech for corporations cannot be limited by the government under any circumstance.

Question 3

Under the minimum rationality approach,a classification must be wholly arbitrary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is federalism?

Accepted Answer

The separation of powers between levels

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of the due process clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents individuals from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
B)  It describes the principle of sovereignty of government organizations. 
C)  It is stated in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  It does not prevent private corporations from acting in an arbitrary manner. 
E)  It allows the government to condemn and take specific private resources for money under the power called eminent domain. 
A)  It prevents individuals from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
B)  It describes the principle of sovereignty of government organizations. 
C)  It is stated in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  It does not prevent private corporations from acting in an arbitrary manner. 
E)  It allows the government to condemn and take specific private resources for money under the power called eminent domain.

Question 6

Gerard works for a weekly magazine in the state of California.He is held responsible for publishing an article that falsely accuses the governor of the state.In this case,Gerard is most likely to be accused of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  libel 
B)  battery 
C)  slander 
D)  larceny 
E)  embezzlement 
A)  libel 
B)  battery 
C)  slander 
D)  larceny 
E)  embezzlement

Question 7

The ______ test is used if the classification involves either a suspect class or a fundamental constitutional right.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

A state law imposed additional restrictions on companies in hiring foreign workers.The Supreme Court held that the state law violated the federal immigration law and declared the law unconstitutional.In this case,which of the following supports the act of the Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  the supremacy clause 
B)  the exclusion clause 
C)  the strict scrutiny approach 
D)  the minimum rationality approach 
E)  the contract clause 
A)  the supremacy clause 
B)  the exclusion clause 
C)  the strict scrutiny approach 
D)  the minimum rationality approach 
E)  the contract clause

Question 9

If the press publishes that which is illegal or libelous,it has liability for doing so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the strict scrutiny approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used if the classification is partially suspect. 
B)  It falls between the minimum and quasi-strict scrutiny approaches. 
C)  Classifications need to be permissible to achieve a state interest. 
D)  Classifications that are subject to this approach are presumed to be constitutional. 
E)  It is applied to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights. 
A)  It is used if the classification is partially suspect. 
B)  It falls between the minimum and quasi-strict scrutiny approaches. 
C)  Classifications need to be permissible to achieve a state interest. 
D)  Classifications that are subject to this approach are presumed to be constitutional. 
E)  It is applied to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights.

Question 11

Briefly explain the features of commercial speech.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech protects corporations

Question 12

Under the minimum rationality approach,a(n)______ qualifies as a legitimate goal of government.

Accepted Answer

A)  compelling state end 
B)  prohibited state end 
C)  irrational state end 
D)  permissible state end 
E)  wholly arbitrary state end 
A)  compelling state end 
B)  prohibited state end 
C)  irrational state end 
D)  permissible state end 
E)  wholly arbitrary state end

Question 13

Libel cases compensate individuals for harm inflicted by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical assault 
B)  battery 
C)  printed defamatory falsehoods 
D)  trespassing on private poverty 
E)  forgery 
A)  physical assault 
B)  battery 
C)  printed defamatory falsehoods 
D)  trespassing on private poverty 
E)  forgery

Question 14

The meaning and application of the equal protection clause have been central issues in cases involving ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to possess guns 
B)  freedom of the press 
C)  the freedom of expression 
D)  the prohibition of following any establishment of religion 
E)  voting requirements 
A)  the right to possess guns 
B)  freedom of the press 
C)  the freedom of expression 
D)  the prohibition of following any establishment of religion 
E)  voting requirements

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the quasi-strict scrutiny tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  When applying the quasi-strict scrutiny tests, the judiciary thoroughly scrutinizes laws directed at them. 
B)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used if a classification has a reasonable basis and is not wholly arbitrary. 
C)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used for cases involving fundamental constitutional rights. 
D)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used for cases that fall between the minimum rationality and strict scrutiny approaches. 
E)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used if a classification is perfectly suspect. 
A)  When applying the quasi-strict scrutiny tests, the judiciary thoroughly scrutinizes laws directed at them. 
B)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used if a classification has a reasonable basis and is not wholly arbitrary. 
C)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used for cases involving fundamental constitutional rights. 
D)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used for cases that fall between the minimum rationality and strict scrutiny approaches. 
E)  The quasi-strict scrutiny tests are used if a classification is perfectly suspect.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the regulation of foreign commerce under the commerce clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under no circumstances can the federal government prohibit foreign commerce entirely. 
B)  The power to regulate foreign commerce is total and vested exclusively in the federal government. 
C)  Attempts by local governments to indirectly regulate foreign commerce are constitutional. 
D)  A state cannot regulate activities that relate to foreign commerce even if such activities are conducted entirely within the state's boundaries. 
E)  The federal power to regulate foreign commerce is relative to the power exercised by the state and local governments. 
A)  Under no circumstances can the federal government prohibit foreign commerce entirely. 
B)  The power to regulate foreign commerce is total and vested exclusively in the federal government. 
C)  Attempts by local governments to indirectly regulate foreign commerce are constitutional. 
D)  A state cannot regulate activities that relate to foreign commerce even if such activities are conducted entirely within the state's boundaries. 
E)  The federal power to regulate foreign commerce is relative to the power exercised by the state and local governments.

Question 17

Which of the following classifications is most likely to be presumed valid under the minimum rationality approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  voting rights 
B)  race 
C)  weight 
D)  legitimacy 
E)  gender 
A)  voting rights 
B)  race 
C)  weight 
D)  legitimacy 
E)  gender

Question 18

Which of the following is given first priority when various laws are not consistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Constitution 
B)  state laws 
C)  local laws 
D)  U.S. laws 
E)  federal laws 
A)  U.S. Constitution 
B)  state laws 
C)  local laws 
D)  U.S. laws 
E)  federal laws

Question 19

Basic constitutional rights are absolute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of the minimum rationality approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  A permissible state end is one that is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution. 
B)  Under this approach, a permissible state end is one that qualifies as an ethical, not necessarily reasonable, goal of government. 
C)  A permissible state end is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. 
D)  A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government. 
E)  Under this approach, a law creating different classifications will survive if it has no connection to a permissible state end. 
A)  A permissible state end is one that is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution. 
B)  Under this approach, a permissible state end is one that qualifies as an ethical, not necessarily reasonable, goal of government. 
C)  A permissible state end is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. 
D)  A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government. 
E)  Under this approach, a law creating different classifications will survive if it has no connection to a permissible state end.

Exam 6: The Constitution

Briefly explain the due process clause.

Which of the following statements is true of commercial speech?

Under the minimum rationality approach,a classification must be wholly arbitrary.

What is federalism?

Which of the following statements is true of the due process clause?

Gerard works for a weekly magazine in the state of California.He is held responsible for publishing an article that falsely accuses the governor of the state.In this case,Gerard is most likely to be accused of ______.

The ______ test is used if the classification involves either a suspect class or a fundamental constitutional right.

A state law imposed additional restrictions on companies in hiring foreign workers.The Supreme Court held that the state law violated the federal immigration law and declared the law unconstitutional.In this case,which of the following supports the act of the Court?

If the press publishes that which is illegal or libelous,it has liability for doing so.

Which of the following statements is true of the strict scrutiny approach?

Briefly explain the features of commercial speech.

Under the minimum rationality approach,a(n)______ qualifies as a legitimate goal of government.

Libel cases compensate individuals for harm inflicted by ______.

The meaning and application of the equal protection clause have been central issues in cases involving ______.

Which of the following statements is true of the quasi-strict scrutiny tests?

Which of the following statements is true of the regulation of foreign commerce under the commerce clause?

Which of the following classifications is most likely to be presumed valid under the minimum rationality approach?

Which of the following is given first priority when various laws are not consistent?

Basic constitutional rights are absolute.

Which of the following statements is true of the minimum rationality approach?

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