Question 1

The powers given by the federal government to the states are described as delegated powers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The requirement that a business be licensed would be an example of a shared power.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Congressional 'silence' in particular subject area could mean Congress doesn't want to regulate in that particular subject area.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The equal protection clause prohibits a statute from treating one person differently from another:

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A)   when there is no reasonable ground for classifying them differently.
B)   unless the statute discriminates on the basis of cultural standards.
C)   unless the statute is clearly arbitrary or capricious.
D)   if the statute discriminates on the basis of gender.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

When the President negotiates a treaty with a foreign country and submits it to the Senate for approval,the president's action is:

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A)   an express Constitutional amendment.
B)   an amendment by judicial interpretation.
C)   an amendment by practice.
D)   the power of manifest destiny.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A constitution is the written document that establishes the structure of the government and its relationship to the people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When we speak of government regulation of business we ordinarily mean state government regulation,not federal government intervention.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A school district supplied school bus service for all children 12 years of age or under who lived at least one mile from school.This service was provided for transportation to and from school.Joanna was a 13-year-old student who lived in that school district.Joanna's home was 1.2 miles from school.Her parents brought suit against the school district alleging that Joanna was entitled to school bus service and the failure to provide such service denied her the equal protection of the law.Discuss the probable outcome of the lawsuit.

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Question 9

The Fifth Amendment protects individuals and corporations from unreasonable searches in their homes,and places of business.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The privileges and immunities clause means that if a business owner moves from California to Texas,she can engage in the same business.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a living-document view,the U.S.Constitution is a document that:

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A)   is clear in allocating the rights and responsibilities of people and our government.
B)   can be interpreted only according to the bedrock principles of 1776.
C)   can be interpreted only in accordance with current values.
D)   must be interpreted to accommodate both stability and flexibility.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A business does not have the constitutional right to participate in the political process or donate money to candidates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments prohibit the national and state governments from depriving any person of property without due process of law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the commerce clause is FALSE?

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A)   If the federal government establishes safety device regulations for interstate carriers, a state cannot require different devices.
B)   States may not use their tax power for the purpose of discriminating against interstate commerce.
C)   The commerce clause empowers Congress to regulate interstate commerce, but not commerce with foreign nations.
D)   A state cannot refuse to allow an interstate waste collector to conduct business within the state on the grounds that the state already has enough waste collectors.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

California passed a law prohibiting any transporting of nuclear waste in the state unless the company doing so is a resident or is owned by residents of California.What constitutional issues does this law raise?

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Regulation of the production of nuclear ...

Question 16

One of the characteristics of the "living" Constitution is limited government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Like the Declaration of Independence,the U.S.Constitution refers to our fundamental rights as "unalienable" rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The concept of equal protection of the law:

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A)   applies to both state and federal governments.
B)   prohibits any classifications whatsoever.
C)   applies only to conduct by private parties.
D)   does not permit reasonable classifications.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The Second Amendment provides for the right to keep and bear arms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Administrative agencies are,in effect,a fourth branch of the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The requirement that a business be licensed would be an example of a shared power.

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The powers given by the federal government to the states are described as delegated powers.

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Like the Declaration of Independence,the U.S.Constitution refers to our fundamental rights as "unalienable" rights.

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When we speak of government regulation of business we ordinarily mean state government regulation,not federal government intervention.

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Administrative agencies are,in effect,a fourth branch of the government.

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A business does not have the constitutional right to participate in the political process or donate money to candidates.

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The Fifth Amendment protects individuals and corporations from unreasonable searches in their homes,and places of business.

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California passed a law prohibiting any transporting of nuclear waste in the state unless the company doing so is a resident or is owned by residents of California.What constitutional issues does this law raise?

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A constitution is the written document that establishes the structure of the government and its relationship to the people.

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The Second Amendment provides for the right to keep and bear arms.

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In a living-document view,the U.S.Constitution is a document that:

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When the President negotiates a treaty with a foreign country and submits it to the Senate for approval,the president's action is:

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The equal protection clause prohibits a statute from treating one person differently from another:

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The privileges and immunities clause means that if a business owner moves from California to Texas,she can engage in the same business.

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Congressional 'silence' in particular subject area could mean Congress doesn't want to regulate in that particular subject area.

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One of the characteristics of the "living" Constitution is limited government.

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The requirement that a business be licensed would be an example of a shared power.

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The powers given by the federal government to the states are described as delegated powers.

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Like the Declaration of Independence,the U.S.Constitution refers to our fundamental rights as "unalienable" rights.

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When we speak of government regulation of business we ordinarily mean state government regulation,not federal government intervention.

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Administrative agencies are,in effect,a fourth branch of the government.

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A business does not have the constitutional right to participate in the political process or donate money to candidates.

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The Fifth Amendment protects individuals and corporations from unreasonable searches in their homes,and places of business.

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California passed a law prohibiting any transporting of nuclear waste in the state unless the company doing so is a resident or is owned by residents of California.What constitutional issues does this law raise?

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A constitution is the written document that establishes the structure of the government and its relationship to the people.

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The Second Amendment provides for the right to keep and bear arms.

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Which of the following statements regarding the commerce clause is FALSE?

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In a living-document view,the U.S.Constitution is a document that:

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The concept of equal protection of the law:

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When the President negotiates a treaty with a foreign country and submits it to the Senate for approval,the president's action is:

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The equal protection clause prohibits a statute from treating one person differently from another:

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The privileges and immunities clause means that if a business owner moves from California to Texas,she can engage in the same business.

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Congressional 'silence' in particular subject area could mean Congress doesn't want to regulate in that particular subject area.

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