Question 1

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) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The U.S. Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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A)  constitutional under the First Amendment.
B)  not subject to the U.S. Constitution.
C)  unconstitutional under the commerce clause.
D)  unconstitutional under the First Amendment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Utah enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." Most likely, a court would hold this statute to be

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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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Alix posts a podcast on the Believe! website in which she insists that Congress base all federal law on her religious principles. Under the First Amendment, Alix is guaranteed

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A)  the power to delegate her view to the federal government.
B)  the right to fair payment for her podcast.
C)  the right to a review of her opinion in due process.
D)  the freedoms of religion and speech.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate

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A)  every commercial enterprise in the United States.
B)  only intrastate commercial enterprises.
C)  only local commercial enterprises.
D)  only non -commercial activities.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The free exercise clause prohibits the government from passing laws that have any impact on religion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term checks and balances refers to the system under which

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A)  a state must refrain from imposing unreasonable burdens on citizens of another state.
B)  the powers of government are divided among its branches, each of which exercises a check on the actions of the others.
C)  any judicial decision with respect to property rights in one state will be honored and enforced in all states.
D)  the national government regulates interstate commerce.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Under the privileges and immunities clause, the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A rule issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system. California state law prescribes much lower limits. Under the U.S. Constitution

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A)  the rule and the law are invalid.
B)  the rule and the law apply equally.
C)  the state law takes precedence.
D)  the federal rule takes precedence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Under the privileges and immunities clause, the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states.

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Alix posts a podcast on the Believe! website in which she insists that Congress base all federal law on her religious principles. Under the First Amendment, Alix is guaranteed

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The free exercise clause prohibits the government from passing laws that have any impact on religion.

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

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Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate

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The U.S. Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.

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A rule issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system. California state law prescribes much lower limits. Under the U.S. Constitution

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The term checks and balances refers to the system under which

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Utah enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." Most likely, a court would hold this statute to be

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