CO Bar CO Bar Constitutional Law

Question 1

Under the First Amendment, which standard applies to government regulations of speech based on its content?

Accepted Answer

Strict scrutiny

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Rational basis

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Intermediate scrutiny

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Undue burden

Question 2

Which clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prevents states from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?

Accepted Answer

Due Process Clause

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Equal Protection Clause

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Privileges or Immunities Clause

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Establishment Clause

Question 3

Under the Commerce Clause, Congress may regulate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Channels of interstate commerce

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Purely local non-economic activity with no substantial effect on interstate commerce

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State government sovereign functions exclusively

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Intrastate criminal activity only if authorized by state law

Question 4

A Colorado law that facially discriminates against interstate commerce will be struck down under the Dormant Commerce Clause unless the state shows:

Accepted Answer

A compelling government interest with no less discriminatory alternative

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A legitimate state interest

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A rational basis for the distinction

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The law benefits local consumers

Question 5

Under the Equal Protection Clause, which classification triggers heightened (intermediate) scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

Sex/gender

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Age

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Wealth

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Residency

Question 6

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, applicable to Colorado via the Fourteenth Amendment, requires just compensation when government:

Accepted Answer

Takes private property for public use

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Regulates property in any way

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Taxes property at any rate

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Zones land for commercial use