Question 1

The power of the states to adopt laws to protect the general welfare of the people is called police power.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When there is a direct conflict between a federal and a state law, federal law prevails under the supremacy clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not protected under the privileges and immunities clause?

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A)  right to go to another state and make a contract
B)  right to go to another state and vote in local elections
C)  right to go to another state and purchase property
D)  right to go to another state and open a business

Question 4

Because the power to regulate interstate commerce has been interpreted broadly, Congress has great power to adopt regulatory laws affecting the economy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The commerce clause of the Constitution:

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A)  prohibits the U.S.government from engaging in interstate commerce.
B)  prohibits the U.S.government from regulating interstate commerce.
C)  has been expanded by Supreme Court interpretations to give the U.S.government the power to regulate the general welfare of the nation.
D)  was declared unconstitutional in 1937.

Question 6

The power to tax income:

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A)  is possessed only by the federal government.
B)  is possessed only by state governments.
C)  may be exercised concurrently by both state and federal governments.
D)  is controlled exactly like the power to wage war.

Question 7

The purpose of the first ten amendments to the Constitution was to enlarge the power of the federal government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not characteristic of the "living" Constitution?

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A)  strong government
B)  strong President
C)  administrative agencies
D)  states' powers equal to federal powers

Question 9

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 10

The U.S. Constitution:

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A)  is unwritten.
B)  was brought over from England in its entirety.
C)  is a written document that specifies the structures and powers of the federal government.
D)  prohibits the states from having their own constitutions.

Question 11

Pursuant to the commerce clause, the United States Supreme Court has the power "to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Federal law will bar state action only when there is a federal law regulating the particular subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about administrative agencies?

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A)  Administrative agencies exercise powers guaranteed to them in the U.S.Constitution.
B)  Administrative agencies exercise powers allocated to them by the president.
C)  Administrative agencies make decisions that are rarely reviewed by the courts.
D)  Administrative agencies make decisions that are effectively reviewed by voters.

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"Preemption" means that the federal regulatory scheme is controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The United States utilizes a tripartite division of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The Constitution may be amended, but it always has been interpreted in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

The United States utilizes a tripartite division of government.

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The Constitution may be amended, but it always has been interpreted in the same way.

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Which of the following is not characteristic of the "living" Constitution?

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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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When there is a direct conflict between a federal and a state law, federal law prevails under the supremacy clause.

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

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"Preemption" means that the federal regulatory scheme is controlling.

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Because the power to regulate interstate commerce has been interpreted broadly, Congress has great power to adopt regulatory laws affecting the economy.

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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 based on:

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The purpose of the first ten amendments to the Constitution was to enlarge the power of the federal government.

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The U.S. Constitution:

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Which of the following is not protected under the privileges and immunities clause?

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The commerce clause of the Constitution:

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Which of the following is true about administrative agencies?

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

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The power to tax income:

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Federal law will bar state action only when there is a federal law regulating the particular subject.

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The power of the states to adopt laws to protect the general welfare of the people is called police power.

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Pursuant to the commerce clause, the United States Supreme Court has the power "to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes."

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

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