Test 1 Quizes Flashcards
Business Markets Coalition (BMC), a political lobbying group, wants a certain policy enacted into law. If BMC’s policy conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, a law concerning that policy can be enacted by:
NONE OF THE CHOICES
x- any state legislature and Congress.
x- any state legislature but not Congress.
x- Congress but not any state legislature.
Under the Constitution, Congress:
makes the laws
The state legislature of Iowa enacts a transportation statute that has some effect on interstate commerce. This statute will be:
balanced in terms of Iowa’s interest in regulating a certain matter against the burden placed on interstate commerce
The state legislature of Iowa enacts a transportation statute that has some effect on interstate commerce. This statute will be:
balanced in terms of Iowa’s interest in regulating a certain matter against the burden placed on interstate commerce
Tori files a suit against the state of Utah, claiming that a Utah state law violates the commerce clause. The court will agree if the statute:
imposes a substantial burden on interstate commerce.
Levi, a citizen of Maryland, obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in the bay. The state law most likely violates:
the supremacy clause.
Mike, an advocate of a certain religion, publishes an article in New Times magazine concerning his religion’s principles. The First Amendment guarantees Mike freedom of:
religion, speech, and the press
Dru, a U.S. citizen, is the owner of Egret, Inc. Egret’s competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC), which is owned by Greg and Huey. The Bill of Rights has a series of protections for Dru against types of interference by:
the government only
Bailey, the president of Carmichael Commodities Company, claims that certain actions by the federal government and by the state of Delaware infringe on rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights. All of these rights limit actions by:
the federal government only
Serene City enacts an ordinance that bans the use of “sound amplifying systems” on public streets. Tyler wants to campaign for a seat on the city council by broadcasting his message through speakers mounted on a truck. In Tyler’s suit against the city, a court would likely hold the ordinance to be:
constitutional under the first amendment
Congress enacts the Tight Money Act (TMA) of 2010 to ban “major business entities” from making political contributions that individuals can make. A court would likely hold the TMA to be:
an unconstitutional restriction of speech
Beachside City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets. Carl opposes the city’s latest tax increase and wants to protest by distributing handbills. In his suit against the city, a court would likely hold the printed-materials ban to be:
an unconstitutional restriction of speech
A Minnesota state statute restricts certain kinds of advertising to protect consumers from being misled. A court would likely hold this statute to be:
constitutional under the First Amendment
Cordial Drinks, Inc., markets alcoholic beverages. A federal regulation bans the disclosure of the alcohol content of liquor on Cordial’s labels and those of other marketers. A court would likely hold this regulation to be:
an unconstitutional restriction of speech
In 2010, Congress enacts the Act to Restrict Commercial Speech (ARCS). The ARCS will be considered valid:
if it directly advances a substantial government interest but goes no further than necessary.
Adult Shoppe in Beach City sells a variety of publications, including child pornography. Beach City enacts an ordinance prohibiting the sale of such materials. This ordinance is most likely:
constitutional under the First Amendment
Oklahoma enacts a law requiring all businesses in the state to donate 10 percent of their profits to Protestant churches that provide certain services to persons whose income is below the poverty level. PriceLess Stores files a suit to block the law’s enforcement. The court would likely hold that this law violates:
the free exercise clause
Justice For All, a political organization, files a claim to challenge a Colorado statute that limits the liberty of all persons to broadcast “annoying” radio commercials. This claim is most likely based on the right to:
substantive due process
Orin claims that a Pennsylvania state statute infringes on his “substantive due process” rights. This claim focuses on:
the content of the statute
Java Cafes, Inc., and Kaffe Import Corporation dispute a term in their contract. If Java and Kaffe have a long-standing business relationship that they would like to continue, a preferred method of settling their dispute may be mediation because:
the process is not adversarial
During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation’s suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is:
the selection of jurors
The Idaho Supreme Court rules against Jiffy Mart in a case against Kwik Stop Stores, Inc. Jiffy Mart files an appeal with the United States Supreme Court. The Court does not hear the case. This:
means that the Idaho courts decision is the law in Idaho
Laney is a resident of Maine. Delacorte is a Canadian. They dispute the ownership of Petite Isle, an island in North Rapids River on the border between Canada and the United States. The diversity of the parties’ citizenship could serve as a basis for
federal jurisdiction
