Exam 4: Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

Beachside City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets. Carl opposes the city's latest "revenue-enhancing" measure and wants to protest by distributing handbills. In his suit against the city, a court would likely hold the printed-materials ban to be

The terms "procedural due process" and "equal protection" mean the same thing.

The First Amendment protects obscene speech.

Because the Constitution does not specifically a right to privacy, this right is denied to people.

Dru, a U.S. citizen, is the owner of Egret, Inc. Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC), which is owned by Greg and Huey. The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Dru against types of interference by

A state law that places a significant burden on religion is unconstitutional.

Mike, an advocate of a certain religion, publishes an article in New Times magazine insisting that Congress base all federal law on his religion's principles. The First Amendment guarantees Mike's freedom of

A restriction on commercial speech that implements a substantial government interest may be valid.

The Constitution provides that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law." Under this clause, "persons" include

The checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution prevent any one branch of government from exercising too much power.

Under their police powers, states can regulate only public activities, such as political demonstrations.

The Bill of Rights confers absolute rights, not subject to interpretation by the United States Supreme Court.