Question 1

The Alternative Energy Association would like a certain law enacted,administered,interpreted,and enforced in the best interest of its members,which include solar power companies.Under the Constitution,Congress​

Accepted Answer

Under the Constitution, the power to enact laws rests solely with Congress. Therefore, the Alternative Energy Association would need to lobby Congress to enact the desired law.

Question 2

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that​

Accepted Answer

The term "checks and balances" means that each branch of government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches. This system ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful and that the government works as intended. It also allows for a system of accountability and oversight between the branches. The other choices are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the concept of checks and balances.

Question 3

The First Amendment prevents limits from being placed on independent political expenditures by corporations.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC (2010) ruled that independent political expenditures by corporations are protected under the First Amendment, and therefore limits cannot be placed on them.

Question 4

A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

While the First Amendment of the US Constitution provides for the freedom of religion, it does not mean that all laws impacting religion are automatically unconstitutional. Government may pass laws affecting religion so long as they do not discriminate against or burden a particular religion or interfere with religious practices without a compelling reason. The Supreme Court has established a framework for evaluating the constitutionality of laws affecting religion, known as the Lemon test.

Question 5

The U.S.Constitution explicitly mentions a general right to privacy.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention a general right to privacy. However, the Supreme Court has interpreted certain amendments, such as the Fourth Amendment on searches and seizures, and the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause, as protecting certain aspects of privacy.

Question 6

The First Amendment does not protect symbolic speech.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A law that prohibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" by the courts under the equal protection clause.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The courts use a "strict scrutiny" standard when examining laws that discriminate against a particular group or restrict the exercise of a fundamental right. This means that the law must serve a compelling government interest and be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest, and there must be no less restrictive alternative available.

Question 8

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

This is the standard established by the Supreme Court in United States v. Virginia, which applies the intermediate scrutiny test to gender-based discrimination cases under the equal protection clause.

Question 9

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.All other powers are expressly reserved to​

Accepted Answer

The language of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution makes clear that the states and the people retain any powers or rights not enumerated specifically for the national government, so option B is correct.

Question 10

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right to due process of law.

Accepted Answer

The Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees a right to due process of law.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The First Amendment provides more extensive protection for noncommercial speech than commercial speech. While commercial speech is still protected under the First Amendment, it is subject to greater regulation and restriction than noncommercial speech.

Question 12

Under the Constitution,speech-oral,written,or symbolized by conduct-cannot be restricted in any way.

Accepted Answer

While the First Amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of speech, there are certain limitations and regulations on certain types of speech, such as obscenity, defamation, and incitement to violence.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The establishment clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or promoting one religion over others, but it does not require a complete separation of church and state. The Supreme Court has interpreted the establishment clause to mean that the government must remain neutral towards religion and cannot endorse or favor one religion over another.

Question 14

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made equitably.

Accepted Answer

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made equitably, which means that the person must be given notice and the opportunity to be heard before the decision is made. This is a fundamental principle of constitutional law that ensures fairness and protects individual rights.

Question 15

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

Accepted Answer

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are not absolute. They may be limited in certain circumstances, such as when they conflict with public safety or national security.

Question 16

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

The commerce clause gives Congress the power to regulate any commercial activity in the United States, including interstate commerce. Therefore, since Savers Mart, Inc. distributes its merchandise on an interstate basis, Congress has the power to regulate its activities.

Question 17

The First Amendment protects even speech that violates criminal laws.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech but does not protect speech that violates criminal laws, such as threats of violence, obscenity, or speech inciting imminent lawless action.

Question 18

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

If a policy conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, none of the choices (Congress, a federal court, or the President) can lawfully impose a law embodying it, as all laws must be in accordance with the Constitution.

Question 19

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

Accepted Answer

Substantive due process refers to the idea that certain fundamental rights are protected by the Constitution and cannot be violated by the government, even if there is a law or regulation in place. This places limits on what the government can do in both its legislative and executive capacities.

Question 20

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.

Accepted Answer

State laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) are examples of laws that protect individuals' privacy rights. These laws set standards for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and provide individuals with the right to access, correct, and control their own information.

Quiz 4: Business and the Constitution

The Alternative Energy Association would like a certain law enacted,administered,interpreted,and enforced in the best interest of its members,which include solar power companies.Under the Constitution,Congress

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that

The First Amendment prevents limits from being placed on independent political expenditures by corporations.

A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.

The U.S.Constitution explicitly mentions a general right to privacy.

The First Amendment does not protect symbolic speech.

A law that prohibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" by the courts under the equal protection clause.

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

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.All other powers are expressly reserved to

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right to due process of law.

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

Under the Constitution,speech-oral,written,or symbolized by conduct-cannot be restricted in any way.

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

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made equitably.

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

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

The First Amendment protects even speech that violates criminal laws.

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

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.

Quiz 4: Business and the Constitution

The Alternative Energy Association would like a certain law enacted,administered,interpreted,and enforced in the best interest of its members,which include solar power companies.Under the Constitution,Congress​

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that​

The First Amendment prevents limits from being placed on independent political expenditures by corporations.

A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.

The U.S.Constitution explicitly mentions a general right to privacy.

The First Amendment does not protect symbolic speech.

A law that prohibits only some persons from exercising a fundamental right will be subject to "strict scrutiny" by the courts under the equal protection clause.

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

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.All other powers are expressly reserved to​

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right to due process of law.

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

Under the Constitution,speech-oral,written,or symbolized by conduct-cannot be restricted in any way.

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

Procedural due process requires that any government decision to take a person's property must be made equitably.

The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.

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

The First Amendment protects even speech that violates criminal laws.

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​

Substantive due process limits what the government can do in its legislative and executive capacities.

State laws protect individuals' privacy rights.

The Alternative Energy Association would like a certain law enacted,administered,interpreted,and enforced in the best interest of its members,which include solar power companies.Under the Constitution,Congress

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government.The term checks and balances means that

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.All other powers are expressly reserved to

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

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