Chapter 2: Police Power and Limitations

Question 1

The state’s police power is limited by what three things?

Answer 1

1. rights guaranteed by the Constitution;
2. necessity of a legitimate public purpose; and
3. a reasonable exercise of that power

Question 2

What article of the Constitution mandates that all executive and judicial officers, federal and state, be bound by oath or affirmation to support the US Constitution?

Answer 2

Article VI

Question 3

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizures of persons or property?

Answer 3

Fourth Amendment

Question 4

Which amendment assures that the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to be confronted by witnesses against him, and the right to have the assistance of counsel for his defense?

Answer 4

Sixth Amendment

Question 5

Which amendment provides that no person shall be compelled to testify against himself, and no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process?

Answer 5

Fifth Amendment

Question 6

Which amendment adds that STATES shall not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law? Previously it only applied federally under the 5th Amendment.

Answer 6

14th Amendment