Question 1

Beachside City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets. Carl opposes the city's latest "revenue-enhancing" measure and wants to protest by distributing handbills. In his suit against the city, a court would likely hold the printed-materials ban 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.

Question 2

The terms "procedural due process" and "equal protection" mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The First Amendment protects obscene speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dru, a U.S. citizen, is the owner of Egret, Inc. Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC), which is owned by Greg and Huey. The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Dru against types of interference by

Accepted Answer

A)  FFC and its other competitors only. 
B)  FFC, Greg, Huey, others, and the government. 
C)  Greg, Huey, and other private individuals only. 
D)  the government only.

Question 6

A state law that places a significant burden on religion is unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mike, an advocate of a certain religion, publishes an article in New Times magazine insisting that Congress base all federal law on his religion's principles. The First Amendment guarantees Mike's freedom of

Accepted Answer

A)  religion only. 
B)  speech only. 
C)  the press only. 
D)  religion, speech, and the press.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Constitution provides that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law." Under this clause, "persons" include

Accepted Answer

A)  animals and other "beings in nature." 
B)  buildings and other "manmade creations." 
C)  corporations and other "legal persons." 
D)  none of the choices.

Question 10

The checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution prevent any one branch of government from exercising too much power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Under their police powers, states can regulate only public activities, such as political demonstrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Bill of Rights confers absolute rights, not subject to interpretation by the United States Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

Beachside City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets. Carl opposes the city's latest "revenue-enhancing" measure and wants to protest by distributing handbills. In his suit against the city, a court would likely hold the printed-materials ban to be

The terms "procedural due process" and "equal protection" mean the same thing.

The First Amendment protects obscene speech.

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

Dru, a U.S. citizen, is the owner of Egret, Inc. Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC) , which is owned by Greg and Huey. The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Dru against types of interference by

A state law that places a significant burden on religion is unconstitutional.

Mike, an advocate of a certain religion, publishes an article in New Times magazine insisting that Congress base all federal law on his religion's principles. The First Amendment guarantees Mike's freedom of

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

The Constitution provides that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law." Under this clause, "persons" include

The checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution prevent any one branch of government from exercising too much power.

Under their police powers, states can regulate only public activities, such as political demonstrations.

The Bill of Rights confers absolute rights, not subject to interpretation by the United States Supreme Court.