Ch. 2

Question 1

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

Answer 1

false

Question 2

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

Answer 2

false

Question 3

the bill of rights embodies

Question 4

Pat stands in front of Rogue’s Tavern, shouting “fighting words” that are likely to incite Rogue’s patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech

Question 5

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

Question 6

Local governments, including cities, exercise police powers.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

The Fifth Amendment allows persons to be deprived of property without due process of law.

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

The federal government can regulate Kim’s Fruits & Vegetables under the Commerce Clause. For the federal government not to have jurisdiction, Kim’s business needs to be purely local and not cross state lines.

Question 9

A federal form of government is one in which the national government shares sovereign power with

Question 10

Only Congress may pass a law in conflict with the Constitution.

Question 11

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

Privacy rights receive no protection under federal law.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

an unconstitutional restriction of speech.

Question 15

Bryan creates a website to post threatening messages about celebrities. Under the First Amendment, these messages are most likely protected

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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

Question 18

The dormant commerce clause comes into play when state regulations affect interstate commerce.

Question 19

Kansas enacts a law requiring all businesses in the state to donate 10 percent of their profits to Protestant churches that provide certain services to persons whose income is below the poverty level. Lo-Price Stores files a suit to block the law’s enforcement. The court would likely hold that this law violates

Question 20

The federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states under

Answer 20

the commerce clause

Question 21

Dom burns a U.S. flag in his backyard. He films the activity and posts the video on YouTube.com. Dom’s conduct is most likely

Question 22

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

Answer 22

true

Question 23

When there is a direct conflict between a federal law and a state law, both laws are rendered invalid.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

federal and state actions.

Question 25

If a restriction imposed on speech by the government is content neutral, then a court will not allow it.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

false

Question 27

Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA) to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest

Answer 27

and goes no further than necessary to achieve its objective.

Question 28

A law that that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.

Answer 28

true

Question 29

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

Answer 29

the supremacy clause.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

police powers.

Question 31

Nonverbal expression of belief is not a constitutionally protected form of expression.

Answer 31

false

Question 32

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

Answer 32

false

Question 33

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

Answer 33

equally extensive.

Question 34

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

Answer 34

the states

Question 35

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

Answer 35

false