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The U.S. Constitution lists the powers Congress can exercise, and restricts Congress to these powers. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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States have a broad power to regulate for the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of its citizens. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The power of Congress to regulate commerce, to lay and collect taxes, and to spend money for the general welfare are three of the most important powers of Congress. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Government restrictions on commercial speech is subject to full strict scrutiny. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The concept of federalism means that certain rights are reserved to the states and must be respected by the federal government. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Most general social and economic regulations receive a "rational basis review" if challenged. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Which of the following government actions would most likely be subject to strict scrutiny if challenged? |
| | A) | a federal regulation of trade |
| | B) | a statute prohibiting false and deceptive advertising |
| | C) | a statute prohibiting indecent exposure |
| | D) | a government action that favors one racial group over another |
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In which of the following situations would federal law not preempt state law? |
| | A) | It is impossible to follow both the federal and state law simultaneously. |
| | B) | The federal law specifically states that it will preempt state regulation in certain areas. |
| | C) | Congress intended that the federal law not preempt state law. |
| | D) | The state regulation is an obstacle to fulfilling the purposes of the federal law. |
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Which of the following statements regarding the takings clause is false? |
| | A) | The takings clause allows the government to take private property under certain conditions. |
| | B) | The takings clause requires "just compensation" for the taking of private property. |
| | C) | The takings clause requires that the taking of private property be for a "public use." |
| | D) | The takings clause allows the government to take private property for any reason with no notice or compensation to the owner. |
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Alan, a private individual, owns ABC Corporation, which owns several shoe repair shops. Alan does not permit women to work in any of his stores. Such action violates: |
| | A) | Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment. |
| | B) | Due Process Clause of the 5th Amendment. |
| | C) | Contracts Clause of Article I, Section 8. |
| | D) | None |
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