Question 1

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A law based on a suspect trait will not stand under the equal protection clause even if it is necessary to promote a compelling government interest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Rory, the chief executive officer of Spout Off Inc., a website for short rants, claims that certain state and federal government actions infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Most of these guarantees have been held to limit

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A)   only the power of the federal government.
B)   federal and state actions.
C)   only the claims of individuals.
D)   only the conduct of corporations and other commercial entities.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

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 8

In situations involving fundamental rights, a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Local governments, including cities, exercise police powers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Mia claims that a North Carolina 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 Mia's privacy.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Book Stop, a bookstore in Capital 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) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Business and the Constitution

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 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 law based on a suspect trait will not stand under the equal protection clause even if it is necessary to promote a compelling government interest.

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

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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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Local governments, including cities, exercise police powers.

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Mia claims that a North Carolina state statute infringes on her "procedural due process" rights. This claim focuses on

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

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Rory, the chief executive officer of Spout Off Inc., a website for short rants, claims that certain state and federal government actions infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Most of these guarantees have been held to limit

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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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Book Stop, a bookstore in Capital 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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In situations involving fundamental rights, a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

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Exam 2: Business and the Constitution

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 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 law based on a suspect trait will not stand under the equal protection clause even if it is necessary to promote a compelling government interest.

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

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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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Local governments, including cities, exercise police powers.

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Mia claims that a North Carolina state statute infringes on her "procedural due process" rights. This claim focuses on

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

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Rory, the chief executive officer of Spout Off Inc., a website for short rants, claims that certain state and federal government actions infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Most of these guarantees have been held to limit

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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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Book Stop, a bookstore in Capital 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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In situations involving fundamental rights, a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.

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