Question 1

Symbolic speech is action that a reasonable person would think conveys a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, given the broad language of the Constitution, the line between state and national powers lies is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress . 
B)  the courts . 
C)  the President . 
D)  the administrative branch . 
A)  Congress . 
B)  the courts . 
C)  the President . 
D)  the administrative branch .

Question 3

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 xGamez, Inc., orders xGamez marketers to place ads in various media. When an xGamez ad appears on YUTV, a local television station, xGamez and YUTV are charged with violating the statute. What is the defendants' best defense against a conviction?

Accepted Answer

xGamez and YUTV cannot be convicted beca

Question 4

Privacy rights are protected exclusively under federal laws and not under state statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems. Congress can spend revenue

Accepted Answer

A)  only to carry out Congress's constitutionally enumerated powers. 
B)  to promote any constitutional objective that Congress deems worthwhile. 
C)  without regard to whether the expenditure violates the Bill of Rights. 
D)  without regard to whether the expenditure violates the Constitution. 
A)  only to carry out Congress's constitutionally enumerated powers. 
B)  to promote any constitutional objective that Congress deems worthwhile. 
C)  without regard to whether the expenditure violates the Bill of Rights. 
D)  without regard to whether the expenditure violates the Constitution.

Question 6

Nonverbal expressive conduct is a constitutionally protected form of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Restrictions on speech must be content neutral and reasonable .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention a right to privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jared claims that a Kentucky state statute infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  policies and processes used to limit the use of his property. 
B)  the content of the statute in limiting his use of his property . 
C)  the similarity of the treatment of similarly situated individuals owning property. 
D)  the steps to be taken to protect Jared's privacy. 
A)  policies and processes used to limit the use of his property. 
B)  the content of the statute in limiting his use of his property . 
C)  the similarity of the treatment of similarly situated individuals owning property. 
D)  the steps to be taken to protect Jared's privacy.

Question 10

To reduce traffic , Market Town enacts an ordinance that allows only street vendors selling clothing to operate in certain areas and street vendors selling food or other goods are not allowed in those areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  equal protection. 
B)  free exercise. 
C)  due process. 
D)  free speech 
A)  equal protection. 
B)  free exercise. 
C)  due process. 
D)  free speech

Question 11

Because the commerce clause only allows federal regulation of interstate commerce, it does not allow Congress to regulate decisions about hiring, workplace safety, or company finances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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. If Congress does so, it likely is violating

Accepted Answer

A)  the establishment clause. 
B)  the equal protection clause. 
C)  the due process clause. 
D)  the free exercise clause. 
A)  the establishment clause. 
B)  the equal protection clause. 
C)  the due process clause. 
D)  the free exercise clause.

Question 14

If a restriction imposed by the government is content neutral, then it is not constitutionally protected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  policies and processes used to limit the use of her property. 
B)  the content of the statute in limiting the use of her property . 
C)  the similarity of the treatment of similarly situated individuals owning property. 
D)  the steps to be taken to protect Marie's privacy. 
A)  policies and processes used to limit the use of her property. 
B)  the content of the statute in limiting the use of her property . 
C)  the similarity of the treatment of similarly situated individuals owning property. 
D)  the steps to be taken to protect Marie's privacy.

Question 16

A federal form of government is one in which the national government shares sovereign power with

Accepted Answer

A)  no one. 
B)  the states. 
C)  administrative agencies. 
D)  the people. 
A)  no one. 
B)  the states. 
C)  administrative agencies. 
D)  the people.

Question 17

Under the First Amendment, obscene speech is

Accepted Answer

A)  highly protected political speech. 
B)  moderately protected commercial speech. 
C)  highly protected symbolic speech. 
D)  not protected. 
A)  highly protected political speech. 
B)  moderately protected commercial speech. 
C)  highly protected symbolic speech. 
D)  not protected.

Question 18

State governments have the authority to regulate affairs within their borders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The commerce clause justifies national regulation of noneconomic conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Taco Hot Dogs, Inc., regularly advertises its products. Under the First Amendment, in comparison with noncommercial speech, the protection given these ads is

Accepted Answer

A)  equally extensive. 
B)  less extensive. 
C)  more extensive. 
D)  non-existent. 
A)  equally extensive. 
B)  less extensive. 
C)  more extensive. 
D)  non-existent.

Exam 4: Constitutional Law

Symbolic speech is action that a reasonable person would think conveys a message.

Generally, given the broad language of the Constitution, the line between state and national powers lies is determined by

Privacy rights are protected exclusively under federal laws and not under state statutes.

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems. Congress can spend revenue

Nonverbal expressive conduct is a constitutionally protected form of expression.

Restrictions on speech must be content neutral and reasonable .

The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention a right to privacy.

Jared claims that a Kentucky state statute infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on

To reduce traffic , Market Town enacts an ordinance that allows only street vendors selling clothing to operate in certain areas and street vendors selling food or other goods are not allowed in those areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

Because the commerce clause only allows federal regulation of interstate commerce, it does not allow Congress to regulate decisions about hiring, workplace safety, or company finances.

Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker .

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. If Congress does so, it likely is violating

If a restriction imposed by the government is content neutral, then it is not constitutionally protected.

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

A federal form of government is one in which the national government shares sovereign power with

Under the First Amendment, obscene speech is

State governments have the authority to regulate affairs within their borders.

The commerce clause justifies national regulation of noneconomic conduct.

Taco Hot Dogs, Inc., regularly advertises its products. Under the First Amendment, in comparison with noncommercial speech, the protection given these ads is

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