Chapter 2 Quiz

Question 1

the national government and the states share sovereign power. T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Colorado enacts a statute that bans the distribution of anonymous political leaflets. A court would likely hold this to be
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 state interests.

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Energy Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues. Under the First Amendment, corporate political speech is given
a. little protection.
b. no protection.
c. significant protection.
d. total protection.

Answer 3

c

Question 4

A federal law prohibiting the use of a certain pesticide directly conflicts with a state law permitting that use. The state law will be rendered invalid due to​
a. ​the equal protection clause
b. ​the commerce clause.
c. ​the supremacy clause.
d. ​the due process clause..

Answer 4

C

Question 5

A rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car’s exhaust system. New York has a state law that allows for much higher emissions. In this situation, under the supremacy clause:
a. the EPA’s decision takes precedence.
b. New York’s law takes precedence.
c. both laws are struck down as invalid.
d. both laws are applied concurrently.

Answer 5

a

Question 6

Brad, a citizen of California, obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the coast. The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area. The state law most likely violates
a. the commerce clause.
b. no provision in the U.S. Constitution.
c. the due process clause.
d. the equal protection clause.

Answer 6

a

Question 7

Center City enacts an ordinance that imposes a jail term, without a trial, on all contractors who solicit business without a city permit. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of​
a. ​equal protection.
b. ​free exercise.
c. ​free speech
d. ​due process.

Answer 7

D

Question 8

Jon, a law enforcement official, monitors Kelsey’s Internet activities—e-mail and Web site visits—to gain access to her personal financial data and student information. This may violate Kelsey’s right to​
a. ​equal protection.
b. ​privacy.
c. ​due process.
d. ​engage in interstate commerce.

Answer 8

b

Question 9

Keralyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech
a. all of the time.
b. only if it is noncommercial.
c. only if it is symbolic.
d. none of the time.

Answer 9

d

Question 10

The police knock on the door to Jordan’s appartment, enter and begin to search Jordan’s apartment. After yelling obscenities at the officers, Jordan confesses to a crime and implicates his friends. The Constitution protects against​
a.
​obscene speech.

b.	 ​unreasonable searches.

c.	 ​implication of others.

d.	 ​none of the choices.

Answer 10

B