Question 1

Constitutional guarantees exist in order to remove certain issues from the political process and the ballot box.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The separation of powers between levels of government is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  feudalism 
B)  federalism 
C)  imperialism 
D)  statocracy 
E)  fascism 
A)  feudalism 
B)  federalism 
C)  imperialism 
D)  statocracy 
E)  fascism

Question 3

Which of the following is true about amendments and basic protections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic constitutional rights are absolute. 
B)  Constitutional rights do not vary from time to time. 
C)  Constitutional rights are not interpreted during emergencies such as war or civil strife. 
D)  During peace time, constitutional principles are not reapplied. 
E)  Constitutional guarantees exist to protect the minority from the majority. 
A)  Basic constitutional rights are absolute. 
B)  Constitutional rights do not vary from time to time. 
C)  Constitutional rights are not interpreted during emergencies such as war or civil strife. 
D)  During peace time, constitutional principles are not reapplied. 
E)  Constitutional guarantees exist to protect the minority from the majority.

Question 4

The concept of incorporation through the _____ clause has made the protection of the Bill of Rights applicable to individuals subject to state and local regulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  supremacy 
B)  contract 
C)  due process 
D)  limitation 
E)  exclusion 
A)  supremacy 
B)  contract 
C)  due process 
D)  limitation 
E)  exclusion

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the strict scrutiny approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used if the classification is partially suspect. 
B)  It falls between the minimum and quasi-strict scrutiny approaches. 
C)  It is used when the rights involved are not quite fundamental. 
D)  Classifications that are subject to this approach are presumed to be constitutional. 
E)  It is applied to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights. 
A)  It is used if the classification is partially suspect. 
B)  It falls between the minimum and quasi-strict scrutiny approaches. 
C)  It is used when the rights involved are not quite fundamental. 
D)  Classifications that are subject to this approach are presumed to be constitutional. 
E)  It is applied to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights.

Question 6

A _____ is used to recover damages as a result of printed defamation of character.

Accepted Answer

A)  slander 
B)  calumny 
C)  libel 
D)  vilification 
E)  traducement 
A)  slander 
B)  calumny 
C)  libel 
D)  vilification 
E)  traducement

Question 7

Explain the concept of actual malice.

Accepted Answer

The threat of a libel suit could have a

Question 8

The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the listener but not the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under the minimum rationality approach, a classification must have a wholly arbitrary basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ test is used if the classification involves either a suspect class or a fundamental constitutional right.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum rationality 
B)  quasi-scrutiny 
C)  rational basis 
D)  intermediate scrutiny 
E)  strict scrutiny 
A)  minimum rationality 
B)  quasi-scrutiny 
C)  rational basis 
D)  intermediate scrutiny 
E)  strict scrutiny

Question 11

Polly secured a good grade with a 4 GPA in her admission test. However, she was denied admission by a management school. Hence, she filed a suit that the school had discriminated against her on the basis of race; that she was rejected because the school used race as an important factor, giving applicants belonging to minority groups a greater chance of admission than students with similar credentials from disfavoured racial groups. Which of the following approaches should be applied to solve Polly's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum rationality approach 
B)  Strict scrutiny approach 
C)  Rational basis approach 
D)  Intermediate scrutiny approach 
E)  Quasi-scrutiny approach 
A)  Minimum rationality approach 
B)  Strict scrutiny approach 
C)  Rational basis approach 
D)  Intermediate scrutiny approach 
E)  Quasi-scrutiny approach

Question 12

Explain procedural due process cases.

Accepted Answer

Procedural due process cases involve whe

Question 13

Describe the two clauses included in the concept of freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

The establishment clause of the First Am

Question 14

Which approach should be used to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights?

Accepted Answer

Strict judicial scrutiny is applied to a

Question 15

Quasi-strict scrutiny tests are applied to cases involving classifications based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  legitimacy 
C)  marriage 
D)  age 
E)  weight 
A)  height 
B)  legitimacy 
C)  marriage 
D)  age 
E)  weight

Question 16

Which of the following is true about freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  It covers both verbal and written communications. 
B)  It exists to protect the majority from the minority. 
C)  Its protection relates to private action that restricts our ability to express ourselves. 
D)  It covers written communications but not conduct or actions. 
E)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee. 
A)  It covers both verbal and written communications. 
B)  It exists to protect the majority from the minority. 
C)  Its protection relates to private action that restricts our ability to express ourselves. 
D)  It covers written communications but not conduct or actions. 
E)  It is an absolute constitutional guarantee.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  State government may limit the federal government's exercise of powers. 
B)  Federalism refers to the common powers of the federal government and governments at the state and local levels. 
C)  Federalism recognizes that all levels of government have interrelated roles. 
D)  Federalism emphasizes that states do not have sovereignty. 
E)  The federal government recognizes that it was created by the states. 
A)  State government may limit the federal government's exercise of powers. 
B)  Federalism refers to the common powers of the federal government and governments at the state and local levels. 
C)  Federalism recognizes that all levels of government have interrelated roles. 
D)  Federalism emphasizes that states do not have sovereignty. 
E)  The federal government recognizes that it was created by the states.

Question 18

A conflict exists between a state law and a federal law if the state statute would prevent or interfere with the accomplishment and execution of the objectives of Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Due process means that government may not act in a manner that is arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the concept of the incorporation doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The concept of incorporation through the

Exam 6: The Constitution

Constitutional guarantees exist in order to remove certain issues from the political process and the ballot box.

The separation of powers between levels of government is known as _____.

Which of the following is true about amendments and basic protections?

The concept of incorporation through the _____ clause has made the protection of the Bill of Rights applicable to individuals subject to state and local regulations.

Which of the following is true about the strict scrutiny approach?

A _____ is used to recover damages as a result of printed defamation of character.

Explain the concept of actual malice.

The public interests served by freedom of expression protect the listener but not the speaker.

Under the minimum rationality approach, a classification must have a wholly arbitrary basis.

The _____ test is used if the classification involves either a suspect class or a fundamental constitutional right.

Explain procedural due process cases.

Describe the two clauses included in the concept of freedom of religion.

Which approach should be used to cases involving classifications directed at fundamental rights?

Quasi-strict scrutiny tests are applied to cases involving classifications based on _____.

Which of the following is true about freedom of speech?

Which of the following is true about federalism?

A conflict exists between a state law and a federal law if the state statute would prevent or interfere with the accomplishment and execution of the objectives of Congress.

Due process means that government may not act in a manner that is arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

Explain the concept of the incorporation doctrine.

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