Question 1

A restriction on commercial speech that implements a substantial government interest may be valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The state governments retain all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The First Amendment requires a complete separation of church and state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A federal form of government is a confederation of independent states with a central government of very limited powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cordial Drinks,Inc.,markets alcoholic beverages.A federal regulation bans the disclosure of the alcohol content of liquor on Cordial's labels and those of other marketers.A court would likely hold this regulation to be

Accepted Answer

A) an unconstitutional restriction of speech. 
B) constitutional under the First Amendment. 
C) justified by the need to protect individual rights. 
D) necessary to protect national interests. 
A) an unconstitutional restriction of speech. 
B) constitutional under the First Amendment. 
C) justified by the need to protect individual rights. 
D) necessary to protect national interests.

Question 7

A Rhode Island state statute imposes a prison term,without a trial,on all street vendors who operate in certain areas.A court would likely hold this statute to be

Accepted Answer

A) constitutional under the due process clause. 
B) constitutional under the equal protection clause. 
C) unconstitutional under the due process clause. 
D) unconstitutional under the equal protection clause. 
A) constitutional under the due process clause. 
B) constitutional under the equal protection clause. 
C) unconstitutional under the due process clause. 
D) unconstitutional under the equal protection clause.

Question 8

The Bill of Rights protects individuals against types of interference by the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The First Amendment protects obscene speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Melanie engages in speech that harms others' good reputations on her blog at no.lie.com.The First Amendment gives such speech

Accepted Answer

A) less protection than obscene speech. 
B) more protection than symbolic speech. 
C) no protection. 
D) the same protection as any noncommercial speech. 
A) less protection than obscene speech. 
B) more protection than symbolic speech. 
C) no protection. 
D) the same protection as any noncommercial speech.

Question 11

The state legislature of Iowa enacts a transportation statute that impinges on interstate commerce.This statute will be

Accepted Answer

A) balanced in terms of Iowa's interest in regulating a certain matter against the burden placed on interstate commerce. 
B) balanced in terms of the burden on Iowa against the merit and purpose of interstate commerce. 
C) struck down. 
D) upheld. 
A) balanced in terms of Iowa's interest in regulating a certain matter against the burden placed on interstate commerce. 
B) balanced in terms of the burden on Iowa against the merit and purpose of interstate commerce. 
C) struck down. 
D) upheld.

Question 12

A Minnesota state statute restricts certain kinds of advertising to protect consumers from being misled.A court would likely hold this statute to be

Accepted Answer

A) an unconstitutional restriction of speech. 
B) constitutional under the First Amendment. 
C) justified by the need to protect individual rights. 
D) necessary to protect national interests. 
A) an unconstitutional restriction of speech. 
B) constitutional under the First Amendment. 
C) justified by the need to protect individual rights. 
D) necessary to protect national interests.

Question 13

Because the Constitution does not specifically a right to privacy,this right is denied to people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Any person can ask for copies of any information on that person contained in federal government files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that

Accepted Answer

A) Congress writes checks and the president balances the budget. 
B) each branch of government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches. 
C) each branch of government may exercise the authority of the other branches. 
D) the president "checks" the courts,which "balance" the laws. 
A) Congress writes checks and the president balances the budget. 
B) each branch of government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches. 
C) each branch of government may exercise the authority of the other branches. 
D) the president "checks" the courts,which "balance" the laws.

Question 16

Federico,the president of Gems Retail Corporation,claims that certain actions by the federal government and the state of New Mexico infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.Most of these rights limit

Accepted Answer

A) neither New Mexico nor the federal government. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) New Mexico and the federal government. 
D) New Mexico only. 
A) neither New Mexico nor the federal government. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) New Mexico and the federal government. 
D) New Mexico only.

Question 17

When state regulations affect interstate commerce,commerce must always yield to the regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bailey,the president of Carmichael Commodities Company,claims that certain actions by the federal government and by the state of Delaware infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.All of these rights limit

Accepted Answer

A) neither Delaware nor the federal government. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) Delaware and the federal government. 
D) Delaware only. 
A) neither Delaware nor the federal government. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) Delaware and the federal government. 
D) Delaware only.

Question 19

Congress enacts a law that sets out a rigorous medical-device premarket approval process for the U.S.Food and Drug Administration to follow.The law includes a preemption provision.Joe is injured by a device that underwent the process and files a claim under New Hampshire state law to recover for the injury.The court will most likely rule that

Accepted Answer

A) Joe's state law claim preempts the federal law. 
B) the federal law and state law claim are concurrent. 
C) the federal and state law claim cancel each other out. 
D) the federal law preempts Joe's state law claim. 
A) Joe's state law claim preempts the federal law. 
B) the federal law and state law claim are concurrent. 
C) the federal and state law claim cancel each other out. 
D) the federal law preempts Joe's state law claim.

Question 20

A law that restricts a fundamental right does not violate substantive due process if it promotes a compelling state interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

A restriction on commercial speech that implements a substantial government interest may be valid.

The state governments retain all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government.

The First Amendment requires a complete separation of church and state.

Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.

A federal form of government is a confederation of independent states with a central government of very limited powers.

Cordial Drinks,Inc.,markets alcoholic beverages.A federal regulation bans the disclosure of the alcohol content of liquor on Cordial's labels and those of other marketers.A court would likely hold this regulation to be

A Rhode Island state statute imposes a prison term,without a trial,on all street vendors who operate in certain areas.A court would likely hold this statute to be

The Bill of Rights protects individuals against types of interference by the states.

The First Amendment protects obscene speech.

Melanie engages in speech that harms others' good reputations on her blog at no.lie.com.The First Amendment gives such speech

The state legislature of Iowa enacts a transportation statute that impinges on interstate commerce.This statute will be

A Minnesota state statute restricts certain kinds of advertising to protect consumers from being misled.A court would likely hold this statute to be

Because the Constitution does not specifically a right to privacy,this right is denied to people.

Any person can ask for copies of any information on that person contained in federal government files.

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that

Federico,the president of Gems Retail Corporation,claims that certain actions by the federal government and the state of New Mexico infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.Most of these rights limit

When state regulations affect interstate commerce,commerce must always yield to the regulations.

Bailey,the president of Carmichael Commodities Company,claims that certain actions by the federal government and by the state of Delaware infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.All of these rights limit

A law that restricts a fundamental right does not violate substantive due process if it promotes a compelling state interest.

Business and Its Legal Environment

A: Online Developments:

Ethics and Business Decision Making

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Torts,cyber Torts,and Strict Liabiity

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

International Law in a Global Economy

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

A: Online Developments:

Formation in Traditional and E-Contracts

Contract Performance,breach,and Remedies

Sales,leases,and Product Liability

Creditor-Debtor Relations and Bankruptcy

Mortgages Foreclosures After the Recession

Small Business Organizations

A: Landmark in the Legal Environment:

Corporations

Agency

Employment,immigration,and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Powers and Functions of Administrative Agencies

Consumer Protection

Protecting the Environment

Real Property and Land-Use Control

Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition

Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

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