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3 of 20
The commerce clause of the Constitution encompasses the _________________.
| a. dormant commerce clause |
| b. federal commerce clause |
| c. Eighth Amendment |
| d. A and B. |
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4 of 20
The Fifth Amendment requires that all persons be granted procedural and _____________ due process.
| reflective |
| substantive |
| criminal |
| criminal and substantive |
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5 of 20
Under the U.S. Constitution, a municipality can pass a law limiting what a journalist can write or say about a political candidate or issue.
| True |
| False |
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6 of 20
If a law places restrictions on economic or property interests, or if the law discriminates on a basis other than race, sex, national origin, and related categories, the state must show that the law passes the ____________test.
| public interest test |
| rational basis test |
| intermediate scrutiny test |
| strict scrutiny test |
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7 of 20
The supremacy clause is a provision of the United States Constitution that_____.
| grants Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations, among the several states, and with the Indian tribes. |
| mandates that each state respect and enforce both the judgments awarded by courts in other states and the statutes and case law of other states. |
| requires state judges to follow federal law in the event of a conflict with state law. |
| prohibits states from discriminating on the basis of race or national origin. |
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8 of 20
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, if a law discriminates on the basis of sex, or if the law restricts commercial speech, the state must demonstrate that the law passes the ____________ test.
| intermediate scrutiny test |
| effect on conscience test |
| strict scrutiny test |
| rational basis test |
Question
9 of 20
The acronym CPA stands for which governmental body?
| Consumer Protection Agency |
| Consumer Proliferation and Administration |
| Cost Protection Agency |
| Customers and Purchasers Administration |
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10 of 20
The equal protection clause is a provision of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations, among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.
| True |
| False |
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11 of 20
The strict scrutiny test is a standard that measures whether the legislature has a compelling interest for enacting a particular statute.
| True |
| False |
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12 of 20
The right to bear arms is unlimited.
| True |
| False |
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13 of 20
Administrative agencies are created and carry out functions that are located in _________.
| the legislative branch |
| the executive branch |
| the judicial branch |
| all three branches |
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14 of 20
Which amendment(s) cover(s) freedom of speech?
| First Amendment |
| First and Second Amendment |
| First and Fourth Amendment |
| Sixteenth Amendment |
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15 of 20
The insurance industry is an example of a very simple industry with little need for effective regulators.
| True |
| False |
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16 of 20
All the following types of speech may be limited or silenced under the First Amendmentexcept _____________.
| speech that incites imminent danger |
| very leftist political speech that causes a divide in society |
| child pornography |
| speech that is defamatory |
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17 of 20
Under the Fourth Amendment, police officers and other government officials must have probable cause to conduct a personal or property search.
| True |
| False |
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18 of 20
The Constitution is divided and subdivided into all of the followingexcept ___________.
| articles |
| sections |
| clauses |
| papers |
Question
19 of 20
Which of the following isnot a clause of the U.S. Constitution that has a specific impact on businesses?
| Commerce clause |
| Full faith and credit clause |
| Supremacy clause |
| Competitive clause |
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20 of 20
When an agency is established, the executive branch usually specifies the purpose, the powers, and the actions that the agency may take to carry out the intentions of the law.
| True |
| False |
