Question 1

In the case United States v.Morrison referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court held that the Violent Crimes Against Women Act was

Accepted Answer

A)  validly enacted under the authority of the due process clause of the U.S.Constitution. 
B)  validly enacted under the authority of the equal protection clause of the U.S.Constitution. 
C)  not valid because it discriminated against men. 
D)  invalid because Congress exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause of the U.S.Constitution. 
A)  validly enacted under the authority of the due process clause of the U.S.Constitution. 
B)  validly enacted under the authority of the equal protection clause of the U.S.Constitution. 
C)  not valid because it discriminated against men. 
D)  invalid because Congress exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause of the U.S.Constitution. D

Question 2

The doctrine of federalism serves to allocate power between the federal government and government by the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Tiny Motel is located in Montana.It is not readily accessible from any major highway.Few if any of their guests are from out of state.The motel has filed suit in federal court to be exempt from the antidiscrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.What are the arguments for and against exemption?

Accepted Answer

The Commerce Clause and whether interstate commerce is involved should be discussed.There would likely be sufficient interstate commerce for the motel to be regulated by the act.

Question 4

The _____ Amendment provides that no state shall "deprive any person of life,liberty,or property,without due process of law."

Accepted Answer

A)  Seventh 
B)  Tenth 
C)  Eleventh 
D)  Fourteenth 
A)  Seventh 
B)  Tenth 
C)  Eleventh 
D)  Fourteenth

Question 5

In CASE 4.1 Washington v.Trump (2012),the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary restraining order against an executive order that banned Syrian refugees from entering the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Even when Congress has taken no action in regard to a matter,the ______ Commerce Clause may impose restrictions on state action.

Accepted Answer

A)  dormant or negative 
B)  dormant or positive 
C)  relative or positive 
D)  relative or negative 
A)  dormant or negative 
B)  dormant or positive 
C)  relative or positive 
D)  relative or negative

Question 7

Under the Seventh Amendment,in a suit at common law,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal rights are to be ascertained and monetary damages awarded 
B)  the suit involves only equitable rights and remedies 
C)  injunctions are the main remedy 
D)  proceedings do not include a jury 
A)  legal rights are to be ascertained and monetary damages awarded 
B)  the suit involves only equitable rights and remedies 
C)  injunctions are the main remedy 
D)  proceedings do not include a jury

Question 8

In CASE 4.4,Fisher v.University of Texas at Austin (2016),the U.S.Supreme Court held that

Accepted Answer

A)  when race is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clauses using a strict scrutiny test. 
B)  when gender is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clause using a rational basis test. 
C)  a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fifth Amendment's rational basis test. 
D)  when gender is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clause using the substantially-related test. 
A)  when race is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clauses using a strict scrutiny test. 
B)  when gender is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clause using a rational basis test. 
C)  a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fifth Amendment's rational basis test. 
D)  when gender is involved,a university admission test must be analyzed under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection clause using the substantially-related test.

Question 9

To make way for a new freeway around the city,the state and federal governments purchased private lands at a fair price because of their right to _____ under the _____Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A)  eminent domain; Fourth 
B)  eminent domain; Fifth 
C)  expropriate property; Sixth 
D)  rezone land; Third 
A)  eminent domain; Fourth 
B)  eminent domain; Fifth 
C)  expropriate property; Sixth 
D)  rezone land; Third

Question 10

In the __________ case,the U.S.Supreme Court upheld Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race,color,religion,or national origin in any inn,hotel,motel,or other establishment of more than five rooms that provides lodging to transient guests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gibbons v.Ogden 
B)  Reno v.Condon 
C)  Heart of Atlanta Motel,Inc.v.United States 
D)  Sweet Dreams Hotel v.United States and State Department 
A)  Gibbons v.Ogden 
B)  Reno v.Condon 
C)  Heart of Atlanta Motel,Inc.v.United States 
D)  Sweet Dreams Hotel v.United States and State Department

Question 11

Over time,the U.S.Supreme Court has changed its view of the scope of the Commerce Clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legislative branch 
B)  The judicial branch 
C)  The administrative branch 
D)  The executive branch 
A)  The legislative branch 
B)  The judicial branch 
C)  The administrative branch 
D)  The executive branch

Question 13

Colorado is planning a new superhighway.The traffic in Colorado does not require any new roads.However,the state wishes to be the first in the U.S.to have a wild animal park running down the center of its highway.This feature will require 40 percent more land than ordinary superhighways.Claiming the power of eminent domain,Colorado has attempted to take Green's house.Green has filed suit to prevent this.How will the court decide this case and why?

Accepted Answer

The Fifth Amendment provides that privat

Question 14

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the question of the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the line-item veto given to the President by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ______ test is applied to determine whether speech is protected by the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)  incitement of violence 
B)  Brandenburg 
C)  espionage and sedition 
D)  clear and present danger 
A)  incitement of violence 
B)  Brandenburg 
C)  espionage and sedition 
D)  clear and present danger

Question 17

Under some circumstances a law passed by Congress may be valid even if it violates the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In an effort to promote family time,Tennessee passes a law prohibiting the advertisement in the state of movies rated "restricted." The law is challenged by a coalition of state newspapers on the basis that it violates the First Amendment of the U.S.Constitution.Present the test the court should apply in order to determine whether the law is constitutional and how the court would likely rule.

Accepted Answer

To determine whether content-based regul

Question 19

The famous case of Marbury v.Madison (1803)gave federal courts the power to review acts of the other two branches of the federal government to determine the existence of constitutional violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The president has the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the House of Representatives. 
B)  the Senate. 
C)  both the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
D)  either the House of Representatives or the Senate. 
A)  the House of Representatives. 
B)  the Senate. 
C)  both the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
D)  either the House of Representatives or the Senate.

In the case United States v.Morrison referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court held that the Violent Crimes Against Women Act was

The doctrine of federalism serves to allocate power between the federal government and government by the states.

The _____ Amendment provides that no state shall "deprive any person of life,liberty,or property,without due process of law."

In CASE 4.1 Washington v.Trump (2012),the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary restraining order against an executive order that banned Syrian refugees from entering the United States.

Even when Congress has taken no action in regard to a matter,the ______ Commerce Clause may impose restrictions on state action.

Under the Seventh Amendment,in a suit at common law,__________.

In CASE 4.4,Fisher v.University of Texas at Austin (2016),the U.S.Supreme Court held that

To make way for a new freeway around the city,the state and federal governments purchased private lands at a fair price because of their right to _ under the _Amendment.

Over time,the U.S.Supreme Court has changed its view of the scope of the Commerce Clause.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the question of the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the line-item veto given to the President by Congress.

The ______ test is applied to determine whether speech is protected by the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Under some circumstances a law passed by Congress may be valid even if it violates the U.S.Constitution.

The famous case of Marbury v.Madison (1803)gave federal courts the power to review acts of the other two branches of the federal government to determine the existence of constitutional violations.

The president has the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of:

Law-Value-Creation-And-Risk-Management

Ethics-And-Law

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Administrative-Law

Contracts

Sales Licensing and-E Commerce

Torts and Privacy Protection

Product-Liability

Intellectual-Property

The Employment Agreement

Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination

Criminal-Law

Environmental-Law-And-Sustainability

Antitrust

Consumer-Protection

Real Property And Land Use

Forms Of Business Organizations

Directors Officers And Controlling Shareholders

Public And Private Offerings Of Securities

Securities Fraud And Insider Trading

Debtor Creditor Relations And Bankruptcy

International Law And Transactions

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In the case United States v.Morrison referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court held that the Violent Crimes Against Women Act was

The doctrine of federalism serves to allocate power between the federal government and government by the states.

The _____ Amendment provides that no state shall "deprive any person of life,liberty,or property,without due process of law."

In CASE 4.1 Washington v.Trump (2012),the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary restraining order against an executive order that banned Syrian refugees from entering the United States.

Even when Congress has taken no action in regard to a matter,the ______ Commerce Clause may impose restrictions on state action.

Under the Seventh Amendment,in a suit at common law,__________.

In CASE 4.4,Fisher v.University of Texas at Austin (2016),the U.S.Supreme Court held that

To make way for a new freeway around the city,the state and federal governments purchased private lands at a fair price because of their right to _____ under the _____Amendment.

Over time,the U.S.Supreme Court has changed its view of the scope of the Commerce Clause.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the question of the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.

In the case Clinton v.City of New York referenced in the text,the U.S.Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the line-item veto given to the President by Congress.

The ______ test is applied to determine whether speech is protected by the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Under some circumstances a law passed by Congress may be valid even if it violates the U.S.Constitution.

The famous case of Marbury v.Madison (1803)gave federal courts the power to review acts of the other two branches of the federal government to determine the existence of constitutional violations.

The president has the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of:

Law-Value-Creation-And-Risk-Management

Ethics-And-Law

Sources of Law Courts and Dispute Resolution

Agency

Administrative-Law

Contracts

Sales Licensing and-E Commerce

Torts and Privacy Protection

Product-Liability

Intellectual-Property

The Employment Agreement

Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination

Criminal-Law

Environmental-Law-And-Sustainability

Antitrust

Consumer-Protection

Real Property And Land Use

Forms Of Business Organizations

Directors Officers And Controlling Shareholders

Public And Private Offerings Of Securities

Securities Fraud And Insider Trading

Debtor Creditor Relations And Bankruptcy

International Law And Transactions

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To make way for a new freeway around the city,the state and federal governments purchased private lands at a fair price because of their right to _ under the _Amendment.