Exam 2: Constitutional Law

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

In a country with a federal form of government, the national government and the states share sovereign power.

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

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses her support for a presidential candidate and distributes t-shirts to all her friends. The t-shirts are an example of

The Financial Institutions Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include banks. Under the Constitution, Congress

Individuals have a right to obtain access to information about them collected in government files.

A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.

Savers Mart, Inc., distributes its merchandise to retail outlets on an interstate basis. Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate

California enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." This statute would likely be held by a court to be

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

The Fifth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property.

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made fairly.

The Children's Internet Protection Act requires public schools and libraries to use filtering software to block children's access to adult contact on Web sites.

The President appoints federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Brad stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster's patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech

Under the Constitution, the judicial branch is responsible for foreign affairs.

A law that restricts people of a certain national origin from doing something will be carefully examined to make sure it promotes a compelling government interest before it is allowed to stand.

The First Amendment protects defamatory speech.

Congress enacts a law prohibiting toys made in China from being sold in the United States. The Hawaii state legislature enacts a law allowing the sale of Chinese-made toys. Hawaii's law will most likely be struck down under

Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution permits Congress to regulate interstate commerce.