A) scrutinizes actions of federal, but not state, governments. B) is a check by the judicial branch on legislative action. C) is a check by the judicial branch on executive action. D) Both (b) and (c) are correct. A) scrutinizes actions of federal, but not state, governments. B) is a check by the judicial branch on legislative action. C) is a check by the judicial branch on executive action. D) Both (b) and (c) are correct.

Exam 4: Constitutional Law

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The Congressional power to borrow money on the credit of the United States and to coin money have enabled the federal government to establish a national banking system, the Federal Reserve System, and specialized federal lending programs such as the Federal Land Bank.

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If private entities engage in public functions, constitutional guarantees such as free speech and due process may apply to their actions under the __________ doctrine.

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In commercial speech cases, the U.S.Supreme Court requires that any restriction on such speech must be the least restrictive possible to achieve a substantial governmental interest.

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Question 23

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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The Constitution reserves to the federal government any powers not expressly given to the states or the people.

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The and Amendments respectively prohibit the federal and state governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

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Question 26

Dr.David Doright is a professor at Towers State University.One day he has an argument with the president of the University over which team should win the next Super Bowl.The next day, Dr.Doright is fired for incompetence.He sues, claiming the firing is arbitrary and that he was denied an opportunity to respond to the charges.

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Question 27

The State of Hawaii enacts a piece of legislation that taxes all airplanes that land in the state.Several airlines challenge the legislation as unconstitutional.What is the likely result of the court case? Explain.

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Three different tests are used by the Supreme Court as standards in reviewing cases which raise issues of equal protection.What are the three tests? When is each applied? In your opinion, why have different tests been developed?

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Question 29

What rights are protected by the First Amendment? What sorts of speech are constitutionally protected? Explain.

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Question 30

The states may enact legislation concerning a subject in which there is a federal statute if:

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A woman claiming sex discrimination because she was passed over for a promotion by her employer, a local corporation specializing in the manufacture of automobile parts, would have her case reviewed under the __________ test of the Equal Protection Clause.

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Question 32

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

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Question 33

The power of the state to tax is limited by:

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Judicial review:

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Question 35

The Bill of Rights restricts the power and authority of the federal government.

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Question 36

Which of the following activities is/are regulated by the federal government through its exercise of the commerce power?

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Question 37

Procedural due process pertains to governmental decisions depriving a person of all the following except:

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All but which of the following is an exclusive federal power?

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The requirement that a classification have a substantial relationship to an important governmental objective is known as the:

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Exam 4: Constitutional Law

The Congressional power to borrow money on the credit of the United States and to coin money have enabled the federal government to establish a national banking system, the Federal Reserve System, and specialized federal lending programs such as the Federal Land Bank.

If private entities engage in public functions, constitutional guarantees such as free speech and due process may apply to their actions under the __________ doctrine.

In commercial speech cases, the U.S.Supreme Court requires that any restriction on such speech must be the least restrictive possible to achieve a substantial governmental interest.

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

The Constitution reserves to the federal government any powers not expressly given to the states or the people.

The __________ and __________ Amendments respectively prohibit the federal and state governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

The State of Hawaii enacts a piece of legislation that taxes all airplanes that land in the state.Several airlines challenge the legislation as unconstitutional.What is the likely result of the court case? Explain.

Three different tests are used by the Supreme Court as standards in reviewing cases which raise issues of equal protection.What are the three tests? When is each applied? In your opinion, why have different tests been developed?

What rights are protected by the First Amendment? What sorts of speech are constitutionally protected? Explain.

The states may enact legislation concerning a subject in which there is a federal statute if:

A woman claiming sex discrimination because she was passed over for a promotion by her employer, a local corporation specializing in the manufacture of automobile parts, would have her case reviewed under the __________ test of the Equal Protection Clause.

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

The power of the state to tax is limited by:

Judicial review:

The Bill of Rights restricts the power and authority of the federal government.

Which of the following activities is/are regulated by the federal government through its exercise of the commerce power?

Procedural due process pertains to governmental decisions depriving a person of all the following except:

All but which of the following is an exclusive federal power?

The requirement that a classification have a substantial relationship to an important governmental objective is known as the:

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