Constitutional law

Question 1

Content- Based regulation

Answer 1

Is subject to strict scrutiny, Under the strict scrutiny standard, the government must show that the law is necessary to achieve a compelling government interest and that is narrowly tailored. (VERY LITTLE over or under inclusiveness allowed)

Question 2

Content Neutral Regulation

Answer 2

Subject to intermediate scrutiny. Under immediate scrutiny standard the government must show that the law furthers a substantial, important government interest and leaves alternative channels of communication. (LESS over inclusive or under inclusive would achieve less effectively)

Question 3

Regulatory Taking

Answer 3

The government passes a significant regulations that interfere with the economic value of the owner. When a regulation deprives all economically viable use from the owner, the government must justly compensate the owner.

Question 4

Seizing a property for public purpose.

Answer 4

The government has a low standard for showing it intends to use the land for public benefit. The court will ask whether or not the taking is rationally related to a conceivable public interest.