Question 1

George burns a U.S.flag in his backyard.He films the activity and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's conduct is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  expressly prohibited by the Constitution. 
B)  protected by the First Amendment. 
C)  subject to reasonable restrictions under the due process clause. 
D)  given strict scrutiny under the equal protection clause.

Question 2

Under the First Amendment,in comparison with commercial speech,the protection given obscene speech is

Accepted Answer

A)  equally extensive. 
B)  not as extensive. 
C)  more extensive. 
D)  non-existent.

Question 3

Privacy rights receive no protection under federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Wisconsin state legislature enacts a statute that prohibits the advertising of video games "because the games might be harmful to minors." Despite this new statute,the president of x-Games,Inc. ,orders x-Game marketers to place ads in various media.When an x-Game ad appears on YUTV,a local television station,x-Games and YUTV are charged with violating the statute.What is the defendants' best defense against a conviction?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Wisconsin state legislature enacts a statute...

Question 5

A law that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rita,a follower of a certain religion,posts a podcast on the Sabbath! website in which she insists that Congress base all federal law on her religious principles.Under the First Amendment,Rita is guaranteed

Accepted Answer

A)  the power to delegate her view to the federal government. 
B)  the right to fair payment for her podcast. 
C)  the right to a review of her opinion in due process. 
D)  the freedoms of religion and speech.

Question 7

The commerce clause has had no greater impact on business than any other provision in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first ten amendments to the U.S.Constitution are commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only Congress may pass a law in conflict with the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The system of checks and balances in the U.S.Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A rule issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)limits the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system.California state law prescribes much higher limits.Under the U.S.Constitution

Accepted Answer

A)  both the rule and the law are invalid. 
B)  both the rule and the law apply concurrently. 
C)  the California law takes precedence. 
D)  the EPA rule takes precedence.

Question 12

Marie claims that a Nebraska state statute infringes on her "procedural due process" rights.This claim focuses on

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A)  procedures used in making decisions to take life,liberty,or property. 
B)  the content of the statute. 
C)  the treatment of similarly situated individuals. 
D)  the steps to be taken to protect Marie's privacy.

Question 13

Under the U.S.Constitution,the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states.This grant implies that the regulation of such activities is not within the authority of

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress. 
B)  the states. 
C)  the President. 
D)  the courts.

Question 14

Under the U.S.Constitution,Congress has the power to regulate

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A)  every commercial enterprise in the United States. 
B)  only intrastate commercial enterprises. 
C)  only local commercial enterprises. 
D)  only non-commercial activities.

Question 15

The U.S.Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The commerce clause has never been held to support the federal regulation of noncommercial activities that take place wholly within a state's borders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In situations involving fundamental rights,a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Serene City enacts an ordinance that bans the use of "sound amplifying systems" on public streets.Tyler wants to campaign for a seat on the city council by broadcasting his message through speakers mounted on a truck.In Tyler's suit against the city,a court would likely hold the ordinance to be

Accepted Answer

A)  an unconstitutional restriction of speech. 
B)  constitutional under the First Amendment. 
C)  justified by the need to protect individual rights. 
D)  necessary to protect national interests.

Question 19

Local governments,including cities,exercise police powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A resident of one state,when in another state,can be denied the privileges and immunities of that state for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Business and the Constitution

George burns a U.S.flag in his backyard.He films the activity and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's conduct is most likely

Under the First Amendment,in comparison with commercial speech,the protection given obscene speech is

Privacy rights receive no protection under federal law.

A law that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.

Rita,a follower of a certain religion,posts a podcast on the Sabbath! website in which she insists that Congress base all federal law on her religious principles.Under the First Amendment,Rita is guaranteed

The commerce clause has had no greater impact on business than any other provision in the Constitution.

The first ten amendments to the U.S.Constitution are commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

Only Congress may pass a law in conflict with the Constitution.

The system of checks and balances in the U.S.Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches.

A rule issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system.California state law prescribes much higher limits.Under the U.S.Constitution

Marie claims that a Nebraska state statute infringes on her "procedural due process" rights.This claim focuses on

Under the U.S.Constitution,the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states.This grant implies that the regulation of such activities is not within the authority of

Under the U.S.Constitution,Congress has the power to regulate

The U.S.Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.

The commerce clause has never been held to support the federal regulation of noncommercial activities that take place wholly within a state's borders.

In situations involving fundamental rights,a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

Serene City enacts an ordinance that bans the use of "sound amplifying systems" on public streets.Tyler wants to campaign for a seat on the city council by broadcasting his message through speakers mounted on a truck.In Tyler's suit against the city,a court would likely hold the ordinance to be

Local governments,including cities,exercise police powers.

A resident of one state,when in another state,can be denied the privileges and immunities of that state for any reason.