Question 1

Lake City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets.Mackensie opposes the city's latest "revenue-enhancing" measure and wants to protest by distributing handbills.In her suit against Lake City,a court would likely hold the ban on printed materials to be​

Accepted Answer

The ban on printed materials would likely be deemed unconstitutional under the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and expression. Mackensie's protest through the distribution of handbills is a form of protected speech, and the city's ban would restrict her ability to exercise her rights under the First Amendment.

Question 2

The commerce clause's express grant of exclusive authority to regulate commerce that substantially affects trade and commerce among states is referred to as the​

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Question 3

Taco Hot Dogs,Inc.,regularly advertises its products.Under the First Amendment,in comparison with noncommercial speech,the protection given these ads is​

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Under the First Amendment, commercial speech is given less protection than noncommercial speech. This means that government regulation of commercial speech is subject to a lower level of scrutiny, and restrictions on commercial speech are more easily justified. Therefore, option B - less extensive protection - is the correct answer.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The ban on advertising in "bad taste" would likely be considered an unconstitutional restriction of speech under the First Amendment. The government cannot prohibit speech simply because it finds it offensive or distasteful. The Supreme Court has recognized some limited exceptions to this principle, such as obscenity or defamation, but a ban on "bad taste" advertising would likely not meet the requirements for these exceptions.

Question 5

A federal law regarding the labeling of pesticides directly conflicts with a state law.The state law will be rendered invalid due to the​

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The Supremacy Clause states that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state law, therefore the federal law regarding pesticide labeling would be considered superior to the state law and render the state law invalid.

Question 6

George burns an American flag in his backyard.He films his actions and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's actions are​

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George's actions are protected by the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of expression, including symbolic expression such as flag burning, as long as it does not cause a clear and present danger. The Supreme Court has held that burning the flag is a form of symbolic speech that is entitled to protection under the First Amendment.

Question 7

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

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Question 8

The state of Indiana regulates private activities to protect or promote the public order,health,safety,and general welfare under its​

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Police powers refer to the state's authority to regulate private activities to protect the public order, health, safety, and general welfare. It includes the power to create and enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances that are reasonably necessary to promote these goals. Taxing powers refer to the authority to impose taxes to fund public services and programs. Spending powers refer to the authority to allocate public funds for specific purposes. Supreme powers do not exist in the context of state governments in the United States.

Question 9

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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When a statute enacted by a state legislature affects interstate commerce, the courts will balance the burden it imposes on interstate commerce against the state's interest in regulating the matter. The impact on the state's economic and non-economic activity is not as relevant as the state's interest in regulating the matter. While the courts have the authority to determine that a law is unconstitutional, this is not directly related to the balancing test for laws that affect interstate commerce. The purpose of interstate commerce is important, but it is not the primary consideration in this balancing test.

Question 10

The members of Citizens Aware believe that a recently enacted federal law is unconstitutional.They write and sign a petition to the government to repeal the law,refuse to obey the law,and stop others from complying with the law.Under the First Amendment,these individuals have a right to​

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Question 11

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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The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law takes priority over state law in the event of a conflict. Therefore, in this situation, the EPA's decision takes precedence over California's state law.

Question 12

Sustainable Crops Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is​

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Under the First Amendment, corporations have the right to engage in political speech and have their own political opinions, just like individual citizens. This political speech is protected by the First Amendment.

Question 13

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses her support for a presidential candidate and distributes t-shirts to all her friends.The t-shirts are an example of​

Accepted Answer

The t-shirt design is an example of symbolic speech, which is a form of communication that uses symbols or actions to express an idea or opinion. This form of speech is protected under the First Amendment. However, it is important to note that there may be certain limitations on the use of symbolic speech in certain circumstances (e.g. if it poses a clear and present danger).

Question 14

Bree,a citizen of California,obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the Northern California coast.The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area.The state law most likely violates​

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Question 15

Serenity 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

The city has the authority to regulate the use of sound amplifying systems on public streets for the purpose of controlling noise levels and maintaining public order. The ordinance is content-neutral and applies to all individuals and groups equally, regardless of their message or viewpoint. As long as the ordinance is narrowly tailored to serve a significant government interest and leaves open alternative channels for communication, it is likely to be upheld as constitutional under the First Amendment. Tyler's desire to use a sound amplifying system for campaign purposes does not outweigh the city's interests in regulating noise levels and maintaining public safety on its streets.

Question 16

VidGames,Inc.markets a variety of shooting,fighting,and hunting video games.A state statue is enacted that requires all video game manufacturers to label any games with an option to kill something as "excessively violent".A court would likely hold this regulation to be​

Accepted Answer

The regulation would likely be viewed as an unconstitutional restriction of speech under the First Amendment because video games are considered a form of expression and restricting labeling on them would infringe upon the rights of the video game manufacturers to express themselves freely.

Question 17

Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA)to exempt the citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the ravages of a recent hurricane.SITA will most likely be​

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Question 18

Ryan,a follower of a certain religion,sells an article to Sunday! magazine in which he insists that Congress base all federal law on his religious principles.The First Amendment guarantees Ryan's​

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The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, which means that individuals have the right to practice or not practice any religion they choose. This includes the right to express one's religious beliefs or opinions, but it does not give a person the right to force their religious beliefs on others, such as insisting that Congress base federal law on their religious principles.

Question 19

Don,a U.S.citizen,is the owner of Egrets Unlimited,Inc.Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC),which is owned by Greg and Huey.The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Don against types of interference by​

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Question 20

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems.Congress can spend revenue​

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Quiz 4: Constitutional Law

Lake City enacts an ordinance that bans the distribution of all printed materials on city streets.Mackensie opposes the city's latest "revenue-enhancing" measure and wants to protest by distributing handbills.In her suit against Lake City,a court would likely hold the ban on printed materials to be

The commerce clause's express grant of exclusive authority to regulate commerce that substantially affects trade and commerce among states is referred to as the

Taco Hot Dogs,Inc.,regularly advertises its products.Under the First Amendment,in comparison with noncommercial speech,the protection given these ads is

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

A federal law regarding the labeling of pesticides directly conflicts with a state law.The state law will be rendered invalid due to the

George burns an American flag in his backyard.He films his actions and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's actions are

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

The state of Indiana regulates private activities to protect or promote the public order,health,safety,and general welfare under its

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

The members of Citizens Aware believe that a recently enacted federal law is unconstitutional.They write and sign a petition to the government to repeal the law,refuse to obey the law,and stop others from complying with the law.Under the First Amendment,these individuals have a right to

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,

Sustainable Crops Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses her support for a presidential candidate and distributes t-shirts to all her friends.The t-shirts are an example of

Bree,a citizen of California,obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the Northern California coast.The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area.The state law most likely violates

Serenity 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

VidGames,Inc.markets a variety of shooting,fighting,and hunting video games.A state statue is enacted that requires all video game manufacturers to label any games with an option to kill something as "excessively violent".A court would likely hold this regulation to be

Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA) to exempt the citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the ravages of a recent hurricane.SITA will most likely be

Ryan,a follower of a certain religion,sells an article to Sunday! magazine in which he insists that Congress base all federal law on his religious principles.The First Amendment guarantees Ryan's

Don,a U.S.citizen,is the owner of Egrets Unlimited,Inc.Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC) ,which is owned by Greg and Huey.The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Don against types of interference by

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems.Congress can spend revenue

Quiz 4: Constitutional Law

The commerce clause's express grant of exclusive authority to regulate commerce that substantially affects trade and commerce among states is referred to as the​

Taco Hot Dogs,Inc.,regularly advertises its products.Under the First Amendment,in comparison with noncommercial speech,the protection given these ads is​

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

A federal law regarding the labeling of pesticides directly conflicts with a state law.The state law will be rendered invalid due to the​

George burns an American flag in his backyard.He films his actions and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's actions are​

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

The state of Indiana regulates private activities to protect or promote the public order,health,safety,and general welfare under its​

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​

The members of Citizens Aware believe that a recently enacted federal law is unconstitutional.They write and sign a petition to the government to repeal the law,refuse to obey the law,and stop others from complying with the law.Under the First Amendment,these individuals have a right to​

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,​

Sustainable Crops Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is​

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses her support for a presidential candidate and distributes t-shirts to all her friends.The t-shirts are an example of​

Bree,a citizen of California,obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the Northern California coast.The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area.The state law most likely violates​

VidGames,Inc.markets a variety of shooting,fighting,and hunting video games.A state statue is enacted that requires all video game manufacturers to label any games with an option to kill something as "excessively violent".A court would likely hold this regulation to be​

Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA) to exempt the citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the ravages of a recent hurricane.SITA will most likely be​

Ryan,a follower of a certain religion,sells an article to Sunday! magazine in which he insists that Congress base all federal law on his religious principles.The First Amendment guarantees Ryan's​

Don,a U.S.citizen,is the owner of Egrets Unlimited,Inc.Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC) ,which is owned by Greg and Huey.The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Don against types of interference by​

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems.Congress can spend revenue​

The commerce clause's express grant of exclusive authority to regulate commerce that substantially affects trade and commerce among states is referred to as the

Taco Hot Dogs,Inc.,regularly advertises its products.Under the First Amendment,in comparison with noncommercial speech,the protection given these ads is

A federal law regarding the labeling of pesticides directly conflicts with a state law.The state law will be rendered invalid due to the

George burns an American flag in his backyard.He films his actions and posts the video on YouTube.com.George's actions are

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

The state of Indiana regulates private activities to protect or promote the public order,health,safety,and general welfare under its

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

The members of Citizens Aware believe that a recently enacted federal law is unconstitutional.They write and sign a petition to the government to repeal the law,refuse to obey the law,and stop others from complying with the law.Under the First Amendment,these individuals have a right to

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,

Sustainable Crops Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is

Mary creates a t-shirt design that expresses her support for a presidential candidate and distributes t-shirts to all her friends.The t-shirts are an example of

Bree,a citizen of California,obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the Northern California coast.The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area.The state law most likely violates

VidGames,Inc.markets a variety of shooting,fighting,and hunting video games.A state statue is enacted that requires all video game manufacturers to label any games with an option to kill something as "excessively violent".A court would likely hold this regulation to be

Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA) to exempt the citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the ravages of a recent hurricane.SITA will most likely be

Ryan,a follower of a certain religion,sells an article to Sunday! magazine in which he insists that Congress base all federal law on his religious principles.The First Amendment guarantees Ryan's

Don,a U.S.citizen,is the owner of Egrets Unlimited,Inc.Egret's competitors include Feathered Friends Company (FFC) ,which is owned by Greg and Huey.The Bill of Rights embodies a series of protections for Don against types of interference by

The Rapid Transit Institute wants the federal government to spend money on inner city and inter-city light rail systems.Congress can spend revenue