Question 1

The judicial branch has the power to hold actions of the other branches of government unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

This is the concept of judicial review, and it is a key power of the judicial branch in the United States.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution pertains to the right to bear arms, not the allocation of powers between the national government and the states. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the national government to the states.

Question 3

Under the Constitution,the judicial branch is responsible for foreign affairs.

Accepted Answer

The judicial branch is not responsible for foreign affairs. It is the executive branch, specifically the President and the Department of State, that is primarily responsible for foreign affairs. The legislative branch also plays a role in foreign affairs through its power to declare war, approve treaties, and provide funding for foreign policy initiatives.

Question 4

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines.

Accepted Answer

The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 5

The checks and balances in the U.S.Constitution prevent any one branch of government from exercising too much power.

Accepted Answer

The checks and balances system in the U.S. Constitution is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by limiting the authority of each branch and ensuring that they can check each other's actions.

Question 6

Under the supremacy clause,a valid federal statute or regulation will preempt a conflicting state or local law or regulation on the same general subject.

Accepted Answer

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the Constitution establishes that federal law is the supreme law of the land, and therefore preempts any conflicting state or local laws or regulations on the same subject.

Question 7

In a federal form of government,the national government shares sovereign power with the states.

Accepted Answer

In a federal form of government, power is distributed between the national government and the state governments. This means that both the national and state governments have their own areas of authority, and some powers may be shared between them. This is in contrast to a unitary form of government, where power is centralized in the national government alone.

Question 8

Some constitutional protections apply to business entities.

Accepted Answer

Business entities, such as corporations, have constitutional protections such as the right to free speech under the First Amendment and the right to due process under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Question 9

The national government can regulate almost every commercial enterprise in the United States.

Accepted Answer

This is because the national government has the power to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. However, there are some limitations to this power, such as the Tenth Amendment and the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Commerce Clause.

Question 10

All powers not specifically delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states.

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the principle of federalism and the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Question 11

Under the Constitution,the judicial branch makes the laws.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The legislative branch is responsible for making laws, while the judicial branch interprets and applies the law.

Question 12

The Constitution expressly delegated to the states the power to regulate interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution expressly delegated to the federal government, not the states, the power to regulate interstate commerce through the Commerce Clause in Article I, Section 8.

Question 13

The President determines the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish the jurisdiction of the federal courts. While the President does play a role in nominating federal judges and justices, they do not determine the jurisdiction of the courts.

Question 14

The term police power encompasses just the enforcement of criminal laws.

Accepted Answer

The term police power encompasses a wide range of actions that involve the regulation of behavior in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This includes not only the enforcement of criminal laws, but also the regulation of areas such as public health, zoning, and traffic control.

Question 15

The Constitution permits Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

This is stated in Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.

Question 16

The Fifth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property.

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment, not the Fifth, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property.

Question 17

If a tax measure is reasonable,it is generally held to be within the national taxing power.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A tax measure that is considered reasonable is generally considered to fall within the national taxing power.

Question 18

The Bill of Rights protects individuals against types of interference by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights outlines specific rights and freedoms that are protected from infringement by the federal government, including freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The Constitution grants the federal government the power to regulate interstate commerce, limiting the states' abilities to enact laws that would substantially affect trade and commerce between states.

Question 20

The U.S.Constitution is the origin of the authority for making laws that govern business.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution grants the federal government the authority to make laws that govern business, along with other areas such as national defense, foreign relations, and interstate commerce. State governments also have the power to make laws that govern business within their own jurisdictions.

Quiz 4: Business and the Constitution