Exam 2: Constitutional Law

Ryan, a follower of a certain religion, sells an article to Sunday! magazine in which he insists that Congress base all federal law on his religious principles. The First Amendment guarantees Ryan's

Speech-oral, written, or symbolized by conduct-is not subject to restrictions.

A federal law regarding the labeling of pesticides directly conflicts with a state law. The state law will be rendered invalid due to

A law that prohibits or inhibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" under the equal protection clause.

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made fairly.

Equal protection means that the government cannot enact laws that treat similarly situated individuals differently.

All powers not specifically delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states.

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

The United Energy Resources Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include fossil fuel companies. Under the Constitution, Congress

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right to due process of law.

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

Savers Mart, Inc., distributes its merchandise to retail outlets on an inter-state basis. Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate