Review

Question 1

Article IV: Privileges & Immunities

Answer 1

• Protects the fundamental rights Citizens of each state, in every state.
  “The citizens of each state shall be entitled to the Privileges and Immunities of the citizens of every state”.
• Fundamental Rights:
• Right to practice a profession (can’t discriminate against non-residents)
• Property Rights
• Access to Courts.
• Intermediate review

Question 2

State Law (Protectionist Purpose)

Answer 2

• Strictly scrutinized

- Always Invalid (even for health / safety purposes)

Question 3

Neutral Burdens on Interstate Commerce

Answer 3

• State regulations are not openly discriminatory and
  only incidentally affect I/C.
  = valid, unless
• Burden imposed on IC is clearly excessive in relation to local benefits.

Question 4

Dormant Commerce Clause (3 Part Test)

Answer 4

1) Regulation must pursue a legitimate State End
2) regulation must be rationally related to end.
3) Balancing Test: State interest outweighs Burden on I/C

Question 5

Power to Declare War

Answer 5

Power to declare war is given solely to Congress.

President may commit troops as Commader in Chief, but is subject to oversight by congress.

Question 6

Strict Scrutiny

Answer 6

means must be “necessary” or essential to achieving a “compelling” state interest.

Question 7

Mid-Level Scrutiny

Answer 7

Means must be “substantially related” to the achievement of an “important” governmental objective.