Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Protection Clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is included in the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
B)  It prohibits discrimination based on sufficient justification.
C)  Intermediate scrutiny is applied when the classification is based on race, color, or national origin.
D)  The rational basis test is applied when there is no class-based suspect classification.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following best defines separation of powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a constitutional doctrine that distributes power among the three branches of the government.
B)  It is a constitutional doctrine that permits federal laws to stand if they do not conflict with a state law.
C)  It is a constitutional doctrine mandating that a federal court in diversity jurisdiction must apply federal law.
D)  It is a constitutional doctrine that gives the secretary of defense the power to execute the laws.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The system of checks and balances allows each branch to encroach on the power of another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Intermediate scrutiny is applied when the classification is based on a protected class other than race, color, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Individuals are protected against double jeopardy by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment
B)  Fourth Amendment
C)  Fifth Amendment
D)  Ninth AmendmentE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Explain with examples the extent to which student speech is protected by the right to free speech.

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Question 7

The Due Process Clause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is present in the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution
B)  is primarily concerned with the procedures used to rehabilitate ex-convicts
C)  provides that one cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
D)  mandates that laws which adversely affect economic interests should be passed by both the legislature and the judiciaryE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The Supremacy Clause is the basis for the doctrine of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal trust
B)  federal preemption
C)  eclipse
D)  dilutionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The ________ can refuse to approve the appointments by the president.

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial branch
B)  legislative branch
C)  vice-president
D)  secretary of stateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about separation of powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It calls for the executive branch to enact legislation and appropriate funds.
B)  It charges the judicial branch with ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed.
C)  The powers given to each branch operate to keep the other branches from seizing power to dominate the government.
D)  The members of a branch owe their tenure in their positions to members of other branches.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The ________ in the Fifth Amendment provides that if the government takes private property for public use, it must pay the owner just compensation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commerce Clause
B)  Supremacy Clause
C)  Takings Clause
D)  Holdings ClauseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the Fourth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It protects an individual's right to freedom of speech.
B)  It protects the right to petition for redress of grievances.
C)  It prohibits the use of evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure in a trial.
D)  It prohibits the government from aiding the establishment of a religion.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following best defines federal preemption?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a constitutional doctrine that empowers the Congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations, with Indian tribes, and among the states.
B)  It is a constitutional doctrine declaring that any federal law or treaty that directly conflicts with a state or local law is void.
C)  It is a constitutional doctrine whereby the legislative branch enacts laws, the executive branch sees that the laws are executed, and the judicial branch interprets the laws.
D)  It is a constitutional doctrine stating that in an area in which federal regulation is pervasive, state legislation cannot stand.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The ________ protects individuals' right to trial by jury.

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment
B)  Fourth Amendment
C)  Fifth Amendment
D)  Fourteenth AmendmentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

The First Amendment prohibits the government from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  denying equal protection of the laws to any citizen
B)  denying a defendant the right to a trial by jury
C)  interfering with the free exercise of religion
D)  performing unreasonable search and seizureE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The ________ prohibits the government from conducting unreasonable searches of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment
B)  Fourth Amendment
C)  Fifth Amendment
D)  Sixth AmendmentE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The police suspect that Jack is growing marijuana in his home. They use a thermal imager to provide the evidence necessary to obtain a warrant. Which of the following amendments renders the evidence invalid?

Accepted Answer

A)  the First Amendment
B)  the Fourth Amendment
C)  the Sixth Amendment
D)  the Ninth AmendmentE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The principle of federalism divides the authority to govern between two sovereigns or supreme lawmakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What were the cases that led to corporate political speech being considered protected speech? How did this impact the 2010 midterm election?

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In the 1978 case of First National Bank ...

Question 20

The ________ establishes the number of judges.

Accepted Answer

A)  legislative branch
B)  judicial branch
C)  president
D)  chief justiceE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Constitutional Principles

The ________ protects individuals' right to trial by jury.

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The ________ prohibits the government from conducting unreasonable searches of individuals.

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The principle of federalism divides the authority to govern between two sovereigns or supreme lawmakers.

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The ________ can refuse to approve the appointments by the president.

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The Due Process Clause ________.

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Explain with examples the extent to which student speech is protected by the right to free speech.

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The ________ establishes the number of judges.

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The police suspect that Jack is growing marijuana in his home. They use a thermal imager to provide the evidence necessary to obtain a warrant. Which of the following amendments renders the evidence invalid?

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Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Protection Clause?

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Which of the following best defines federal preemption?

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Which of the following best defines separation of powers?

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Individuals are protected against double jeopardy by the ________.

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Which of the following statements is true about the Fourth Amendment?

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The ________ in the Fifth Amendment provides that if the government takes private property for public use, it must pay the owner just compensation.

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The Supremacy Clause is the basis for the doctrine of ________.

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Intermediate scrutiny is applied when the classification is based on a protected class other than race, color, or national origin.

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What were the cases that led to corporate political speech being considered protected speech? How did this impact the 2010 midterm election?

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Which of the following statements is true about separation of powers?

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The system of checks and balances allows each branch to encroach on the power of another.

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