Question 1

The term police powers encompasses just the enforcement of criminal laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against

Accepted Answer

A)  the courts' authority to determine that a law is unconstitutional. 
B)  the purpose of interstate commerce. 
C)  the state's interest in regulating the matter. 
D)  the statute's impact on noneconomic activity.

Question 3

The Long-haul Truckers Association wants the federal government to spend funds to build a new highway. Congress can spend revenues

Accepted Answer

A)  only to carry out its enumerated powers. 
B)  to promote any objective that it deems worthwhile. 
C)  as long as the funds are spent uniformly among the states. 
D)  without regard to whether the expense violates the Constitution.

Question 4

The full faith and credit clause prevents a state from imposing unreasonable burdens on citizens of another, particularly with regard to means of doing business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Under the U.S. Constitution, the judicial branch interprets the laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. Under the Tenth Amendment, all other powers are expressly reserved to

Accepted Answer

A)  none of the choices. 
B)  the states. 
C)  the national government. 
D)  the people.

Question 7

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Port Harbor City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribu?tion of all printed materials on city streets. Later, Quint protests a new "revenue-enhancing" measure also enacted by the city by distributing handbills. When Quint is charged with violating the printed-materials ban, he files a suit against the city. Most likely, the court will hold that the ban is

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 9

Keralyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the time. 
B)  none of the time. 
C)  only if it is noncommercial. 
D)  only if it is symbolic.

Question 10

In an effort to reduce traffic, Bay City enacts an ordinance that allows only a few specific street vendors to op?er?ate in certain areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  the commerce clause. 
B)  the equal protection clause. 
C)  the due process clause. 
D)  the First Amendment.

Question 11

In a federal form of government, the national government does not share sovereign power with the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Under the supremacy clause, a valid federal statute or regulation will take precedence over a conflicting state or local law or regulation on the same general subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Congress enacts a law prohibiting toys made in Indonesia from being sold in the United States. The Washington state legislature enacts a law allowing the sale of Indonesian-made toys. Washington's law will most likely be

Accepted Answer

A)  rendered invalid under the supremacy clause. 
B)  held to be valid under the equal protection clause. 
C)  struck down under the taxing and spending clause. 
D)  upheld under the commerce clause.

Question 14

Selena's Fajitas, a fast food outfit, files a suit against the state of Texas, claiming that a Texas state law violates the commerce clause. The court will agree if the statute imposes a substantial burden on

Accepted Answer

A)  a local government. 
B)  interstate commerce. 
C)  noneconomic activity. 
D)  the state.

Question 15

Pretexting is the process of obtaining information by false means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA) to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest

Accepted Answer

A)  and goes no further than necessary to achieve its purpose. 
B)  without regard to how "far" it goes. 
C)  and the parties affected by it can elect how "far" to go in applying it. 
D)  and goes further than necessary to ensure full coverage.

Question 17

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights, often to a significant degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The breadth of the commerce clause permits the government to legislate only in areas in which Congress has explicitly been granted power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Congress may tax some states and exempt others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A law that prohibits or inhibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" by the courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Business and the Constitution

The term police powers encompasses just the enforcement of criminal laws.

A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against

The Long-haul Truckers Association wants the federal government to spend funds to build a new highway. Congress can spend revenues

The full faith and credit clause prevents a state from imposing unreasonable burdens on citizens of another, particularly with regard to means of doing business.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the judicial branch interprets the laws.

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. Under the Tenth Amendment, all other powers are expressly reserved to

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

Keralyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech

In an effort to reduce traffic, Bay City enacts an ordinance that allows only a few specific street vendors to op?er?ate in certain areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

In a federal form of government, the national government does not share sovereign power with the states.

Under the supremacy clause, a valid federal statute or regulation will take precedence over a conflicting state or local law or regulation on the same general subject.

Congress enacts a law prohibiting toys made in Indonesia from being sold in the United States. The Washington state legislature enacts a law allowing the sale of Indonesian-made toys. Washington's law will most likely be

Selena's Fajitas, a fast food outfit, files a suit against the state of Texas, claiming that a Texas state law violates the commerce clause. The court will agree if the statute imposes a substantial burden on

Pretexting is the process of obtaining information by false means.

Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA) to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights, often to a significant degree.

The breadth of the commerce clause permits the government to legislate only in areas in which Congress has explicitly been granted power.

Congress may tax some states and exempt others.

A law that prohibits or inhibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" by the courts.