BAR-CONTRACTS

Question 1

Import-Export Clause``

Answer 1

No state shall, w/o consent of congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws.

Question 2

Can you limit amount of money to a) a candidate’s campaign? b) a committee that supports or opposes a ballot measure?

Answer 2

a. Yes

b. No;

Question 3

When will a federal court hear a pending state criminal proceeding

Answer 3

Only where pending state court action is in Bad Faith

Question 4

What is a local/state government’s ability to regulate a subject, where Congress has not acted?

Answer 4

Where Congress has not adopted laws regarding a subject, local governments aer free to tax or regulate local aspects of that subject as long as it does not discriminate against interstate commerce or unduly burden it.

A tax is unduly burdensome where locality’s need for revenue does not outweigh burden on interstate commerce

Question 5

Can a state govt employer compel you to honor flag?

Answer 5

No. might interfere with your religious rights.

Question 6

Overbreadth

Answer 6

Where a statute prohibits substantially more speech than is necessary—punishes a substantial amount of protected speech judged in relation to its legitimate sweep it is facially invalid and cannot be enforced. .

Question 7

Fighting Words

Answer 7

Personally abusive epitthets that, when addressed to an ordinary person, are likely to incite immediate physical retribution.