Exam 2: Constitutional Limitations

Incorporation theory has resulted in ______.

Adnon is arrested for possessing a firearm in his vehicle. He believes he is within his rights. What may he rely on in his defense?

The majority of the first 10 amendments now apply to the state governments as well as the federal government by means of ______.

The ______ doctrine was aimed at ensuring that statutes clearly inform citizens of prohibited acts while simultaneously providing definite standards for the enforcement of the law.

Privacy laws protect the freedom to make choices concerning personal lifestyle and an individual's body and reproduction.

The doctrine of ______ provides that a statute is unconstitutional if it is drafted so broadly and imprecisely that it encompasses and prohibits a substantial amount of protected speech relative to the coverage of the statute.

Which of the following activities would not be protected by the right to privacy?

The rule of judiciary has been characterized as the first principle of the American criminal law and jurisprudence.

What is the difference between hate speech and hate crimes? Provide examples from media portrayals, personal experiences, or situations you may have witnessed. What are some ways society can combat hate speech and hate crimes?

Timothy is a recent high school graduate. Despite many difficulties in life, he has a high GPA and SAT score. A few years ago his parents got divorced, his house was foreclosed on, and he and his mother were forced to move to a trailer park. He applied to a nearby state university in hope to continue his studies but he was denied. He believes he was denied admittance because he comes from a poor family. If he challenges this decision as an equal protection violation, what test will be used?

Criminal statutes do not make distinctions based on factors such as age, race, and gender.

The holding in Kolender v. Lawson states ______.

Decide whether or not you believe the government should be able to punish citizens for breaking ex post facto laws, and explain your position.

The U.S. Supreme Court has stressed that lack of standards presents the danger that a law will be applied in a discriminatory fashion against minorities and the poor.

All of the following are protections under the Equal Protection Clause EXCEPT ______.

The courts have adopted a level of ______ for classification on gender.

Due process requires that criminal statutes be drafted in a clear and understandable fashion.

The constitutional rule against ex post facto laws is based on the familiar interests in providing individuals notice of criminal conduct.

What are the common characteristics of speech lacking First Amendment protection?

Classifications on gender are subject to strict scrutiny.