Question 1

Government acts that affect semi-suspect or quasi-suspect classifications require that the court apply ________ scrutiny to determine the act's validity.

Accepted Answer

intermediate-level

Question 2

The right of a state to protect its citizenry is called its _______.

Accepted Answer

police powers

Question 3

The power to impeach and remove is a check and balance power:

Accepted Answer

A)  of the executive branch. 
B)  of the legislative branch. 
C)  of the judicial branch. 
D)  that is shared by all three government branches. 
A)  of the executive branch. 
B)  of the legislative branch. 
C)  of the judicial branch. 
D)  that is shared by all three government branches. B

Question 4

Obscenity regulation of commercial speech is subject to the same scrutiny as any other government regulation of commercial speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The state of Kansas has enacted a new law requiring all commercial trucks driving on Kansas roads to have special mud flaps installed. These mud flaps have been proved to make driving in the rain significantly safer as they reduce mist created by trucks in the rain, although data regarding accidents and injuries have not yet been determined. Any truck entering Kansas must have these flaps installed or will be subject to a significant fine and delay. The cost for purchase and installation of these flaps is $1,000 per truck. In short, trucks must have these flaps or go around the state. This Kansas law:

Accepted Answer

A)  is valid because it applies only to Kansas roads and such a law is entirely intrastate. 
B)  is valid because Kansas' right to protect its citizens under its police powers will override any outside challenges to this law. 
C)  is invalid because this law is intended to regulate interstate commerce, an enumerated federal power. 
D)  is invalid because, although on its face it's an intrastate law, this statute will have a significant economic effect on interstate commerce, causing an undue burden. 
A)  is valid because it applies only to Kansas roads and such a law is entirely intrastate. 
B)  is valid because Kansas' right to protect its citizens under its police powers will override any outside challenges to this law. 
C)  is invalid because this law is intended to regulate interstate commerce, an enumerated federal power. 
D)  is invalid because, although on its face it's an intrastate law, this statute will have a significant economic effect on interstate commerce, causing an undue burden.

Question 6

Congress's broadest powers are derived from the Commerce Clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs have won baseball's World Series. They want a parade down Michigan Street at 10 a.m. on Friday, but the city tells them that the parade will be down Rush Street at noon on Saturday. The city claims that Rush Street on Saturday will provide more safety and convenience for the city's citizens. The Cubs claim a violation of their freedom of speech. If a lawsuit ensues, what standard of review will the court use to resolve the issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational basis scrutiny 
B)  intermediate-level scrutiny 
C)  strict scrutiny 
D)  no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation) 
A)  rational basis scrutiny 
B)  intermediate-level scrutiny 
C)  strict scrutiny 
D)  no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation)

Question 8

Assume that the state of Georgia has just raised the fee for registration of motor vehicles $5 per year. If challenged, this new statute would be reviewed using:

Accepted Answer

A)  rational basis scrutiny. 
B)  intermediate scrutiny. 
C)  strict scrutiny. 
D)  no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation). 
A)  rational basis scrutiny. 
B)  intermediate scrutiny. 
C)  strict scrutiny. 
D)  no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation).

Question 9

Professor Jones accuses Kim, one of his students, of cheating on an exam. Professor Jones arranges a hearing to be held in front of the university's Academic Honesty Board, and Kim is informed that she must prove her innocence before Professor Jones must prove her guilt. Kim is being denied her substantive due process rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Substantive due process requires that a state statute must be published for public inspection and be clear and specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Veto power is a power granted to the ________ branch of government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Veto power is a power granted to...

Question 12

The right to privacy is a specifically named right established in the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One criticism of the U.S.A Patriot Act is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate safeguards are not in place to prevent the government from using the act to invade citizen's privacy. 
B)  too much due process is being given to alleged terrorists under the act's provisions. 
C)  penalties for those found guilty under the act are not harsh enough. 
D)  penalties for those found guilty under the act are too harsh and constitute cruel and unusual punishment. 
A)  adequate safeguards are not in place to prevent the government from using the act to invade citizen's privacy. 
B)  too much due process is being given to alleged terrorists under the act's provisions. 
C)  penalties for those found guilty under the act are not harsh enough. 
D)  penalties for those found guilty under the act are too harsh and constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 14

Protections for the citizenry from unlawful or reprehensive acts by the government are contained primarily in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Preamble to the Constitution. 
B)  Article I of the Constitution. 
C)  Article V of the Constitution. 
D)  the Bill of Rights. 
A)  the Preamble to the Constitution. 
B)  Article I of the Constitution. 
C)  Article V of the Constitution. 
D)  the Bill of Rights.

Question 15

The power to carry out foreign policy is an enumerated power granted to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the executive branch. 
B)  the legislative branch. 
C)  the judicial branch. 
D)  all three branches. 
A)  the executive branch. 
B)  the legislative branch. 
C)  the judicial branch. 
D)  all three branches.

Question 16

Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongdoers in civil actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Commerce that is wholly contained within a state and has no effect on other states or foreign countries is called ________ commerce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commerce that is wholly contained within a...

Question 18

Name the four-part test established by the court in Central Hudson Gas v. Public Service Commission that subjects government restrictions on commercial speech to a form of intermediate-level scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

The four part test requires that (1) the

Question 19

Typically, political speech by corporations is fully protected by the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Equal Protection Clause is contained in the:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: Business and the Constitution

Government acts that affect semi-suspect or quasi-suspect classifications require that the court apply ________ scrutiny to determine the act's validity.

The right of a state to protect its citizenry is called its _______.

The power to impeach and remove is a check and balance power:

Obscenity regulation of commercial speech is subject to the same scrutiny as any other government regulation of commercial speech.

Congress's broadest powers are derived from the Commerce Clause.

Assume that the state of Georgia has just raised the fee for registration of motor vehicles $5 per year. If challenged, this new statute would be reviewed using:

Substantive due process requires that a state statute must be published for public inspection and be clear and specific.

Veto power is a power granted to the ________ branch of government.

The right to privacy is a specifically named right established in the Bill of Rights.

One criticism of the U.S.A Patriot Act is that:

Protections for the citizenry from unlawful or reprehensive acts by the government are contained primarily in:

The power to carry out foreign policy is an enumerated power granted to:

Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongdoers in civil actions.

Commerce that is wholly contained within a state and has no effect on other states or foreign countries is called ________ commerce.

Name the four-part test established by the court in Central Hudson Gas v. Public Service Commission that subjects government restrictions on commercial speech to a form of intermediate-level scrutiny.

Typically, political speech by corporations is fully protected by the First Amendment.

The Equal Protection Clause is contained in the:

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