Question 1

Federal regulations concerning medical devices directly conflict with a certain state law.Under the U.S.Constitution,which law takes precedence is determined by

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A)   the full faith and credit clause.
B)   the commerce clause.
C)   the privileges and immunities clause.
D)   the supremacy clause.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

State governments do not have any authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Pat stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café,shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster's patrons to respond violently.The First Amendment protects such speech

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

Question 6

Nick,the chief executive officer of On/Off Inc. ,a website for short rants,claims that certain 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 the states.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

John,a law enforcement official,monitors Kelsey's Internet activities-e-mail and website visits-to gain access to her personal financial data and student information.This may violate Kelsey's right to

Accepted Answer

A)   privileges and immunities.
B)   privacy.
C)   free speech.
D)   free exercise.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Oklahoma enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." Most likely,a court would hold this statute 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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Business and the Constitution

Federal regulations concerning medical devices directly conflict with a certain state law.Under the U.S.Constitution,which law takes precedence is determined by

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State governments do not have any authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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

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John,a law enforcement official,monitors Kelsey's Internet activities-e-mail and website visits-to gain access to her personal financial data and student information.This may violate Kelsey's right to

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Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.

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Pat stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café,shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster's patrons to respond violently.The First Amendment protects such speech

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

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

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The Bill of Rights embodies

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

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Federal regulations concerning medical devices directly conflict with a certain state law.Under the U.S.Constitution,which law takes precedence is determined by

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State governments do not have any authority to regulate interstate commerce.

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

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John,a law enforcement official,monitors Kelsey's Internet activities-e-mail and website visits-to gain access to her personal financial data and student information.This may violate Kelsey's right to

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Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.

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

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

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The Bill of Rights embodies

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