Question 1

Explain the aspects of the contract clause.

Accepted Answer

The contract clause does not apply to th

Question 2

Under the _____, courts may be called upon to decide if a state law is invalid because it conflicts with a federal law.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum rationality approach 
B)  exclusion clause 
C)  strict scrutiny approach 
D)  supremacy clause 
E)  contract clause 
A)  minimum rationality approach 
B)  exclusion clause 
C)  strict scrutiny approach 
D)  supremacy clause 
E)  contract clause

Question 3

Briefly explain the concept of preemption.

Accepted Answer

A federal law is said to preempt an area

Question 4

If a person involved in defamation is a public official or figure, a plaintiff seeking damages for emotional distress caused by offensive publications must prove actual malice in order to recover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the four important aspects of amendments and basic protections.

Accepted Answer

(1) Basic constitutional rights are not

Question 6

Explain the features of commercial speech.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech protects corporations

Question 7

The contract clause applies to the federal government in many ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about the due process clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents individuals from acting in an arbitrary manner. 
B)  It applies to the actions of governmental bodies and individuals. 
C)  It prevents public utilities from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
D)  It does not prevent private individuals or corporations, including public utilities, from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
E)  It applies only to the actions of individuals and businesses'. 
A)  It prevents individuals from acting in an arbitrary manner. 
B)  It applies to the actions of governmental bodies and individuals. 
C)  It prevents public utilities from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
D)  It does not prevent private individuals or corporations, including public utilities, from acting in an unreasonable manner. 
E)  It applies only to the actions of individuals and businesses'.

Question 9

The Constitution emphasizes that federal law is supreme over a state law or local ordinance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true about commercial speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not protected by the First Amendment. 
B)  Corporations have First Amendment rights in the political speech arena. 
C)  The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the listener but not the speaker. 
D)  Freedom of speech for corporations is as extensive as the right of an individual. 
E)  Corporations are not protected and do not have the right to free speech. 
A)  It is not protected by the First Amendment. 
B)  Corporations have First Amendment rights in the political speech arena. 
C)  The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the listener but not the speaker. 
D)  Freedom of speech for corporations is as extensive as the right of an individual. 
E)  Corporations are not protected and do not have the right to free speech.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the supremacy clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  State laws that conflict are incorporated when the federal government enacts laws in an area. 
B)  If a federal law preempts a subject, a state law that attempts to regulate it is constitutional. 
C)  It states that courts must interpret state and federal laws to see if they are in conflict. 
D)  It is applied when the federal government is not acting in pursuit of its constitutionally authorized powers. 
E)  It does not apply to the federal government. 
A)  State laws that conflict are incorporated when the federal government enacts laws in an area. 
B)  If a federal law preempts a subject, a state law that attempts to regulate it is constitutional. 
C)  It states that courts must interpret state and federal laws to see if they are in conflict. 
D)  It is applied when the federal government is not acting in pursuit of its constitutionally authorized powers. 
E)  It does not apply to the federal government.

Question 12

The establishment clause deals with freedom of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the aspects of the freedom of the press.

Accepted Answer

The publishing business is the only orga

Question 14

The _____ creates the Congress, the presidency and vice presidency, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetual Union 
B)  Articles of Association 
C)  United States Charter 
D)  United States Constitution 
E)  Article of Confederation 
A)  Perpetual Union 
B)  Articles of Association 
C)  United States Charter 
D)  United States Constitution 
E)  Article of Confederation

Question 15

Which of the following is true under the minimum rationality approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  A permissible state end is one which is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution. 
B)  A permissible state end is one which is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. 
C)  A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government. 
D)  A law creating different classifications will survive if it has an irrational connection to a permissible state end. 
E)  A law creating different classifications will survive if it has a rational connection to a prohibited state end. 
A)  A permissible state end is one which is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution. 
B)  A permissible state end is one which is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. 
C)  A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government. 
D)  A law creating different classifications will survive if it has an irrational connection to a permissible state end. 
E)  A law creating different classifications will survive if it has a rational connection to a prohibited state end.

Question 16

The meaning and application of the equal protection clause have been central issues in cases involving the:

Accepted Answer

A)  right to possess guns. 
B)  freedom of the press. 
C)  freedom of expression. 
D)  prohibition of respecting any establishment of religion. 
E)  makeup of juries. 
A)  right to possess guns. 
B)  freedom of the press. 
C)  freedom of expression. 
D)  prohibition of respecting any establishment of religion. 
E)  makeup of juries.

Question 17

Gerard was hired to publish a weekly journal in the state of California. When he printed another person's article that criticized the governor of a state at the time, Gerard was accused of a certain tort theory. Which of the following tort theories would he most likely be accused of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Libel 
B)  Calumny 
C)  Slander 
D)  Vilification 
E)  Traducement 
A)  Libel 
B)  Calumny 
C)  Slander 
D)  Vilification 
E)  Traducement

Question 18

Quasi-scrutiny tests are made on cases involving classifications based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  national origin 
E)  height 
A)  gender 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  national origin 
E)  height

Question 19

Which of the following is true about freedom of the press?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee. 
B)  It refers to the right of the press to print anything it wants with liability. 
C)  Its preservation cannot be sought through constitutional protections. 
D)  It excludes communication and expression through electronic media. 
E)  It is usually construed to prohibit prior restraints on publications. 
A)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee. 
B)  It refers to the right of the press to print anything it wants with liability. 
C)  Its preservation cannot be sought through constitutional protections. 
D)  It excludes communication and expression through electronic media. 
E)  It is usually construed to prohibit prior restraints on publications.

Question 20

Briefly explain the supremacy clause.

Accepted Answer

Under the supremacy clause, courts may b

Exam 6: The Constitution

Explain the aspects of the contract clause.

Under the _____, courts may be called upon to decide if a state law is invalid because it conflicts with a federal law.

Briefly explain the concept of preemption.

If a person involved in defamation is a public official or figure, a plaintiff seeking damages for emotional distress caused by offensive publications must prove actual malice in order to recover.

Explain the four important aspects of amendments and basic protections.

Explain the features of commercial speech.

The contract clause applies to the federal government in many ways.

Which of the following statements is true about the due process clause?

The Constitution emphasizes that federal law is supreme over a state law or local ordinance.

Which of the following is true about commercial speech?

Which of the following is true about the supremacy clause?

The establishment clause deals with freedom of speech.

Explain the aspects of the freedom of the press.

The _____ creates the Congress, the presidency and vice presidency, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Which of the following is true under the minimum rationality approach?

The meaning and application of the equal protection clause have been central issues in cases involving the:

Gerard was hired to publish a weekly journal in the state of California. When he printed another person's article that criticized the governor of a state at the time, Gerard was accused of a certain tort theory. Which of the following tort theories would he most likely be accused of?

Quasi-scrutiny tests are made on cases involving classifications based on _____.

Which of the following is true about freedom of the press?

Briefly explain the supremacy clause.

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