Question 1

The First Amendment protects commercial speech more extensively than noncommercial speech.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​both the decision and the law are invalid.
B)   ​both the decision and the law apply concurrently.
C)   ​California's law takes precedence.
D)   ​the EPA's decision takes precedence.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 3

Savers Mart, Inc., distributes its merchandise to retail outlets on an interstate basis. Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​any commercial activity in the United States.
B)   ​only activities that are in intrastate commerce.
C)   ​only activities that are in local commerce.
D)   ​only activities that are not in commerce.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 4

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the courts' authority to determine that a law is unconstitutional.
B)   ​the purpose of interstate commerce.
C)   ​the state's interest in regulating the matter.
D)   ​the statute's impact on noneconomic activity.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

George burns a U.S. flag in his backyard. He posts a video of the event on YouTube.com. George's actions are​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​expressly prohibited by the Constitution.
B)   ​protected by the First Amendment.
C)   ​subject to reasonable restrictions under the due process clause.
D)   ​given strict scrutiny under the equal protection clause.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The establishment clause requires a complete separation of church and state.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A law that discriminates based on gender must substantially relate to an important government objective to be valid under the equal protection clause.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​equal protection.
B)   ​privacy.
C)   ​due process.
D)   ​engage in interstate commerce.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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​

Accepted Answer

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 national interests.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The First Amendment protects symbolic speech without limitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The states can establish laws that substantially affect trade and commerce.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

South Carolina enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." This statute would likely be held by a court to be​

Accepted Answer

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 national interests.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA)  to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​and goes no further than necessary to achieve its purpose.
B)   ​without regard to how "far" it goes.
C)   ​and the parties affected by it can elect how "far" to go in applying it.
D)   and goes further than necessary to ensure full coverage.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Katelyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​all of the time.
B)   ​none of the time.
C)   ​only if it is noncommercial.
D)   ​only if it is symbolic..E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the national government to the states.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

National Hospital Organization (NHO) , a political lobbying group, wants a certain healthcare cost-reimbursement policy enacted into law. If NHO's policy conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, a law embodying it can be imposed by​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Congress.
B)   ​a federal court.
C)   ​the President.
D)   ​none of the choices.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Business and the Constitution

The First Amendment protects commercial speech more extensively than noncommercial speech.​

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A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,​

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Savers Mart, Inc., distributes its merchandise to retail outlets on an interstate basis. Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate​

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State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.​

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A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against​

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The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.​

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George burns a U.S. flag in his backyard. He posts a video of the event on YouTube.com. George's actions are​

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The establishment clause requires a complete separation of church and state.​

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A law that discriminates based on gender must substantially relate to an important government objective to be valid under the equal protection clause.​

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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​

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The First Amendment protects symbolic speech without limitation.

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The states can establish laws that substantially affect trade and commerce.​

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South Carolina enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." This statute would likely be held by a court to be​

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A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.​

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Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA) to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest​

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Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.​

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Katelyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech​

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The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the national government to the states.​

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National Hospital Organization (NHO) , a political lobbying group, wants a certain healthcare cost-reimbursement policy enacted into law. If NHO's policy conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, a law embodying it can be imposed by​

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The First Amendment protects commercial speech more extensively than noncommercial speech.

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A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,

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Savers Mart, Inc., distributes its merchandise to retail outlets on an interstate basis. Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate

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State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.

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A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against

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The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

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George burns a U.S. flag in his backyard. He posts a video of the event on YouTube.com. George's actions are

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The establishment clause requires a complete separation of church and state.

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A law that discriminates based on gender must substantially relate to an important government objective to be valid under the equal protection clause.

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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

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The states can establish laws that substantially affect trade and commerce.

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South Carolina enacts a statute to ban advertising in "bad taste." This statute would likely be held by a court to be

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A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.

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Congress enacts the Ad Restriction Act (ARA) to limit advertising in certain circumstances. The ARA will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest

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Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.

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Katelyn creates a Web site to post threatening messages about celebrities. The First Amendment protects such speech

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The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the national government to the states.

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National Hospital Organization (NHO) , a political lobbying group, wants a certain healthcare cost-reimbursement policy enacted into law. If NHO's policy conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, a law embodying it can be imposed by

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