Constitutional Law Questions

(5) State A law provides that if a criminal sells the story of their crime for a book or movie, the proceeds must go to the Crime Victims Board rather than to the felon. Does this "abridge" speech?(A) Yes, b/c it bars compensation for speech(B) Yes, b/c it discriminates against criminals(C) No, b/c it doesn't prevent criminals from speaking

(12) State A charges the producer of a new play with violating its obscenity ban. Which of the following would be State A's strongest argument?(A) Watching the play will corrupt innocent minds(B) Watching the play will have a libidinous effect(C) Most State A citizens feel the play lacks literary value(D) Most Americans feel the play lacks literary value

what allows the state of Rohde Island to determine whether or not someone could apply for a marraige certificate

which amendment defined citizenship and gave citizens protection under the law?

amendment with due process and process of incorporation

How many ways are there to amend the constitution?

If a state law conflicts with federal law, the federal law takes prioity according to the...

Fundamental rights include all EXCEPT the right to:

Adam moved into an apartment complex. The rules of the complex prohibit unmarried men and women from living together in the same apartment. When Adam's friend, Diane, moved into the apartment he was served with eviction papers. Adam claims the apartment complex is violating his constitutional rights since it allows married couples to live together. Is Adam right?

The states have a severely restricted power to enact laws that affect interstate commerce. This concept is called:

The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause "strict scrutiny" test will be used when the legislation:

Smalltown, located in a border state, seemed to favor Caucasians over Latinos in their hiring practices. The courts will review the practice using:

The primary source of federal power to regulate business is the:

The United States v. Lopez case demonstrates which of the following?

The idea that courts should not be heavily involved in lawmaking, but rather should only rule in cases where the Constitutionality is clear is known as:

If there is a conflict between a state and federal law, generally the federal law will prevail because of the:

The issue of the constitutional protections afforded flag burning was addressed

Ikerd was entering the United States from a trip abroad when the Customs Service confiscated some goods she had purchased and brought back with her. The determination of whether the government is attempting to take property and what type of hearing the Customs Service must offer Ikerd, is an analysis of:

West Virginia passed a statute regulating working conditions in its mines. If the statute is challenged in court on substantive due process grounds:

Lori and her friends burn an American flag as an act of political protest. Lori is arrested for violating a state law that prohibits flag burning. The Supreme Court has ruled that laws making it illegal to burn an American flag: