Question 1

The commerce clause has never been held to support the federal regulation of noncommercial activities that take place wholly within a state's borders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

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A)   the federal government's authority to regulate the matter.
B)   the purpose of interstate commerce.
C)   the state's interest in regulating the matter.
D)   the statute's impact on noneconomic activity.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Generally, given the broad language of the Constitution, the line between state and national powers is often determined by

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A)   Congress.
B)   the courts.
C)   the President.
D)   the administrative branch.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The United States Supreme Court has held that a constitutional right to privacy is implied by several of the amendments in the Bill of Rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The state of Ohio can regulate building contractors and building codes in the state under its

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A)   police powers.
B)   system of checks and balances.
C)   entitlement to full faith and credit.
D)   commerce power.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states. This grant implies that the regulation of such activities is not within the authority of

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A)   Congress.
B)   the states.
C)   the President.
D)   the courts.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

When religious practices work against public policy, the government can act.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Preemption occurs when Congress chooses to act exclusively on a subject over which the federal government shares power with the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pros in Politics, a bookstore in Capitol City, sells publications that criticize government actions and policies. The city enacts an ordinance prohibiting the sale of such materials in the interest of preserving public tranquility. This ordinance is most likely

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A)   an invalid invasion of individuals' privacy.
B)   an unconstitutional restriction of speech.
C)   a violation of corporations' rights to certain privileges.
D)   constitutional under the First Amendment.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A state may not restrict certain kinds of advertising, even in the interest of preventing consumers from being misled.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Procedural due process focuses on the content of legislation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Under the First Amendment, in comparison with commercial speech, the protection given obscene speech is

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A)   equally extensive.
B)   not as extensive.
C)   more extensive.
D)   non-existent.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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

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A)   procedures used in making decisions to take life, liberty, or property.
B)   the content of the statute.
C)   the treatment of similarly situated individuals.
D)   the steps to be taken to protect Marie's privacy.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Bill of Rights embodies

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A)   a series of protections for the individual against government action.
B)   payment in the form of taxes by business entities to obtain certain rights.
C)   the privileges and immunities of the citizens in the several states.
D)   rights established under deeds, wills, contracts, and similar instruments.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Under the Ninth Amendment, people have rights in addition to those specified in the Constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Equal protection means that the government must treat all individuals the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kim operates Kim's Fruits & Vegetables, a small market stocked entirely with produce grown on her adjacent farm. Under what clause of the Constitution can the federal government regulate Kim's activities? What is Kim's best argument against federal regulation of her farm and business?

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Under the commerce clause, at least in t...

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The national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.

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The commerce clause has never been held to support the federal regulation of noncommercial activities that take place wholly within a state's borders.

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Pros in Politics, a bookstore in Capitol City, sells publications that criticize government actions and policies. The city enacts an ordinance prohibiting the sale of such materials in the interest of preserving public tranquility. This ordinance is most likely

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Equal protection means that the government must treat all individuals the same.

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Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker.

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Under the First Amendment, in comparison with commercial speech, the protection given obscene speech is

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The United States Supreme Court has held that a constitutional right to privacy is implied by several of the amendments in the Bill of Rights.

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Under the Ninth Amendment, people have rights in addition to those specified in the Constitution.

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Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.

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

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The state of Ohio can regulate building contractors and building codes in the state under its

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Kim operates Kim's Fruits & Vegetables, a small market stocked entirely with produce grown on her adjacent farm. Under what clause of the Constitution can the federal government regulate Kim's activities? What is Kim's best argument against federal regulation of her farm and business?

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A state may not restrict certain kinds of advertising, even in the interest of preventing consumers from being misled.

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When religious practices work against public policy, the government can act.

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Preemption occurs when Congress chooses to act exclusively on a subject over which the federal government shares power with the states.

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