Question 1

Corporations cannot make political contributions because of First Amendment constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The states' police powers are subject to a balancing test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The State of Louisiana's Sunday closing law provides that "all stores, shops, saloons, and all places of public business, licensed under the law of Louisiana or under any parochial or municipal law, shall be closed on Sunday." The statute had 25 exemptions including drug stores, hotels, restaurants, theaters, the 1984 Exposition, and stores occupying a space of 1,500 square feet or less. Home Depot wishes to challenge the closing law on its constitutionality. What constitutional provisions would apply?

Accepted Answer

The state is using its police power, but the statute may have the effect of favoring small local businesses over the large interstate chains. Also, the effect may raise issues of substantive due process - a right is taken away without discussion. See for full details: Home Depot Inc. v. Guste , 773 F.2d 616 (5th Cir. 1985).

Question 4

Which section of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

A) Article I 
B) Article 2 
C) Article 3 
D) Amendment 1 
A) Article I 
B) Article 2 
C) Article 3 
D) Amendment 1

Question 5

One state can impose a tax on a corporation's property if the corporation does any business in the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The state of Arizona has just passed a law requiring that oranges shipped into the state from growers located outside of the state meet certain minimum size requirements. The size requirements do not apply to oranges grown in Arizona. The new Arizona statute is:

Accepted Answer

A) a permissible regulation of commerce. 
B) permissible so long as the statute promotes the health and welfare of the state's residents. 
C) an impermissible regulation of interstate commerce. 
D) constitutional if there is a regulatory protest means available. 
A) a permissible regulation of commerce. 
B) permissible so long as the statute promotes the health and welfare of the state's residents. 
C) an impermissible regulation of interstate commerce. 
D) constitutional if there is a regulatory protest means available.

Question 7

What was the constitutional issue in the Hobby Lobby case?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether corporations could be required to carry health insurance for their employees 
B) Whether corporations have First Amendment protections for their owners' religious beliefs 
C) Whether corporations can deny employees birth control coverage 
D) Whether Obama Care violates the Commerce Clause 
A) Whether corporations could be required to carry health insurance for their employees 
B) Whether corporations have First Amendment protections for their owners' religious beliefs 
C) Whether corporations can deny employees birth control coverage 
D) Whether Obama Care violates the Commerce Clause

Question 8

The rights of land owners in eminent domain are protected by the:

Accepted Answer

A) First Amendment. 
B) Fifth Amendment. 
C) Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) Fourth Amendment. 
A) First Amendment. 
B) Fifth Amendment. 
C) Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) Fourth Amendment.

Question 9

Trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC or "piggyback")service is a form of mixed train and truck transportation that enables a carrier to transport a trailer and its contents over rail on a flatcar and then to haul the trailer on the highway. The shipment remains within the trailer during the entire journey. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)prohibits states from regulating this mode of shipment since the ICC has extensive regulations in the rail and interstate trucking industry. Discuss the constitutional implications of this decision.

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the is

Question 10

Just compensation is:

Accepted Answer

A) a question of law. 
B) a question of fact. 
C) set at market value of the taking minus six months. 
D) never allowed in states. 
A) a question of law. 
B) a question of fact. 
C) set at market value of the taking minus six months. 
D) never allowed in states.

Question 11

The state of Wyoming has just passed a law requiring all cars entering the state to be equipped with side air bags. The Wyoming requirement:

Accepted Answer

A) is constitutional because it does not apply to commerce. 
B) is unconstitutional. 
C) is constitutional so long as Wyoming residents are subject to the same rule. 
D) is constitutional if side airbags are technologically feasible. 
A) is constitutional because it does not apply to commerce. 
B) is unconstitutional. 
C) is constitutional so long as Wyoming residents are subject to the same rule. 
D) is constitutional if side airbags are technologically feasible.

Question 12

Corporate political speech enjoys less First Amendment protection than individual political speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Article III of the U.S. Constitution - the Courts 
B) The Bill of Rights - First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution 
C) The Fifth Amendment - due process 
D) The First Amendment - substantive due process 
E) The Fourteenth Amendment - due process 
A) Article III of the U.S. Constitution - the Courts 
B) The Bill of Rights - First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution 
C) The Fifth Amendment - due process 
D) The First Amendment - substantive due process 
E) The Fourteenth Amendment - due process

Question 14

The Commerce Clause regulates:

Accepted Answer

A) interstate commerce. 
B) foreign commerce. 
C) intrastate commerce. 
D) Both a and b 
A) interstate commerce. 
B) foreign commerce. 
C) intrastate commerce. 
D) Both a and b

Question 15

The Bill of Rights covers freedom of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Commerce Clause authorizes Congress to regulate interstate and international commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Corporate political speech:

Accepted Answer

A) enjoys full First Amendment protection. 
B) can be regulated. 
C) can be prohibited. 
D) None of the above 
A) enjoys full First Amendment protection. 
B) can be regulated. 
C) can be prohibited. 
D) None of the above

Question 18

The Supreme Court uses the direct and immediate effect test in reviewing congressional regulation of interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

State regulation of property constitutes a taking for constitutional law purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

States have authority over international commerce that comes within their borders and can circumvent U.S. treaties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Corporations cannot make political contributions because of First Amendment constraints.

The states' police powers are subject to a balancing test.

Which section of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

One state can impose a tax on a corporation's property if the corporation does any business in the state.

The state of Arizona has just passed a law requiring that oranges shipped into the state from growers located outside of the state meet certain minimum size requirements. The size requirements do not apply to oranges grown in Arizona. The new Arizona statute is:

What was the constitutional issue in the Hobby Lobby case?

The rights of land owners in eminent domain are protected by the:

Just compensation is:

The state of Wyoming has just passed a law requiring all cars entering the state to be equipped with side air bags. The Wyoming requirement:

Corporate political speech enjoys less First Amendment protection than individual political speech.

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

The Commerce Clause regulates:

The Bill of Rights covers freedom of speech.

The Commerce Clause authorizes Congress to regulate interstate and international commerce.

Corporate political speech:

The Supreme Court uses the direct and immediate effect test in reviewing congressional regulation of interstate commerce.

State regulation of property constitutes a taking for constitutional law purposes.

States have authority over international commerce that comes within their borders and can circumvent U.S. treaties.

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Exam 4: Business and the Constitution

Corporations cannot make political contributions because of First Amendment constraints.

The states' police powers are subject to a balancing test.

Which section of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

One state can impose a tax on a corporation's property if the corporation does any business in the state.

The state of Arizona has just passed a law requiring that oranges shipped into the state from growers located outside of the state meet certain minimum size requirements. The size requirements do not apply to oranges grown in Arizona. The new Arizona statute is:

What was the constitutional issue in the Hobby Lobby case?

The rights of land owners in eminent domain are protected by the:

Just compensation is:

The state of Wyoming has just passed a law requiring all cars entering the state to be equipped with side air bags. The Wyoming requirement:

Corporate political speech enjoys less First Amendment protection than individual political speech.

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

The Commerce Clause regulates:

The Bill of Rights covers freedom of speech.

The Commerce Clause authorizes Congress to regulate interstate and international commerce.

Corporate political speech:

The Supreme Court uses the direct and immediate effect test in reviewing congressional regulation of interstate commerce.

State regulation of property constitutes a taking for constitutional law purposes.

States have authority over international commerce that comes within their borders and can circumvent U.S. treaties.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety

Business Competition: Antitrust Law

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Agency Law

Governance and Structure: the Law of Business Associations

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Business and Employees: Employment Regulation

Business and Employees: Employment Discrimination

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