Constitutional Law (from missed questions) Flashcards

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Import-Export Clause

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prohibits states from imposing any tax on an imported good or on commercial activity connected with imported goods without Congress’s consent

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You cannot limit the # of members of a religious group

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Federal courts will abstain from enjoining pending state criminal proceedings

Exception:

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A federal court will hear the action if it is being conducted in “bad faith” (Ex. harassing the D)

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In order for a law to be invalid using the rational basis standard, the P must show:

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the law is not rationally related to a legitimate government interest

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U.S. Government and Agencies are immune from state regulations that would interfere with federal activities, functions, and programs

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What does the judicial branch have the power to do?

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Power to adjudicate border disputes

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7
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Government employees cannot be required to show respect for what?

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The flag (Ex. a person might refuse to salute to the flag)

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Mootness Doctrine: Exception

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Controversies capable of repetition but evading review will be heard

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Charitable solicitations for funds in residential areas are protected by what amendment?

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1st

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10
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Class actions are moot: True or False

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False

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SCOTUS may grant certiorari to review a case from the highest court in the state if a state statute’s validity is called into question under what?

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The Constitution

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You need the ____ and ___ of the Senate in order to enter into a treaty

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Advice and Consent

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13
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There is no compelling interest served by prohibiting aliens from teaching @ a state university

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14
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Content Neutral Regulation

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Must be narrowly tailored to further a significant government interest

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Adequate and Independent State Grounds

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A litigant petitions SCOTUS to review the judgment of a state court which rests upon federal and state laws; SCOTUS does not have jx if the state ground is 1) adequate to support the judgment and 2) independent of the federal law

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Supreme Court can hear an appellate case by:

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1) Writ of Certiorari = discretionary review and court will grant if at least 4 judges vote to accept it
2) Mandatory Appeal = appeals for injunctive decisions by a 3 judge district panel

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SCOTUS is unclear whether a decision rests on independent and adequate grounds –> you hear the federal issue and remand the state issue to state court

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Abstention - Federal courts will abstain from hearing a case if:

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1) it involves unsettled state law better left to state courts and
2) Federal courts typically decline family law cases

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Enclave Clause

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gives Congress police and regulatory powers over the District of Columbia

20
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Speech and Debate Clause

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provides immunity to members of Congress and their Congressional aides for actions related to their legislative duties

21
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President’s Removal Power: High level officers can be removed without cause

Exception

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Must show cause to remove officers performing a judicial/quasi judicial role or officer appointed for a statutorily specified duration

22
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Executive Privilege

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qualified privilege that protects the President from having to disclose confidential communications related to his/her presidential duties

23
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Strict Scrutiny is triggered when:

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1) Suspect classification

2) Fundamental Right

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Procedural Due Process requires:

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1) Notice
2) Opportunity to be heard
3) Decision by a neutral arbitrator

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A restriction on private contracts requires what type of scrutiny?
Intermediate
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Two regulations that constitute a "taking"
1) Permanent physical occupation or 2) Deprivation of all economically viable use of the property
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Fundamental Right --> Substantive Due Process if the right is infringed for ALL people
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Four steps to analyze an equal protection question:
1) Is there a classification by the government? 2) What is the classification? 3) What level of scrutiny applies? 4) Does the government action satisfy the level of scrutiny?
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Freedom of Association
protects the rights to participate in any club, gathering, or group and is subject to strict scrutiny and can only infringe if there is a compelling government interest
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Federal courts have jurisdiction to hear cases between 2 or more states or between a state and citizens or another state
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SCOTUS has original jurisdiction over cases:
1) Involving ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls 2) Those in which a state is a party
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Exceptions to the 11th amendment:
1) State has consented 2) Suit is for injunctive relief against a state officer 3) U.S. or another state is the Plaintiff 4) Suit involves a violation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
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Non-Justiciable Political Questions
1) Impeachment procedure 2) Gerrymandering 3) Foreign Policy and War 4) Guaranty Clause 5) Amendment ratification procedure
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Congress can delegate power to appoint inferior officers to:
1) The President 2) The Courts 3) Heads of Executive Departments
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Congress can only remove an executive branch official by impeachment
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States can create laws that are more rigorous than federal government
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A regulation violates the Dormant Commerce Clause when it:
1) Discriminates against out of state commerce 2) Unduly burdens interstate commerce 3) Regulates wholly out of state activity
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Privileges and Immunities Clause under Article IV
mandates that states cannot discriminate against fundamental rights or essential activities against out of state residents
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The government may withhold a benefit or privilege (such as bar membership) based on the applicant's membership in a subversive organization if he:
shares the specific intent to further the organization's illegal goals
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Congress can make exceptions to the appellate jurisdiction of SCOTUS
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Congress's power to impose taxes is plenary
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Alienage is a suspect classification
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Employees of the federal government are not immune from state taxation
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Congress cannot force a state to enact particular legislation that would violate the 10th Amendment