CO Bar CO Bar Constitutional Law 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

Content-based speech restrictions are subject to strict scrutiny, requiring the government to show a compelling interest and narrowly tailored means.

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

Answer

The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Channels of interstate commerce

Answer

Congress may regulate the channels of interstate commerce, the instrumentalities of interstate commerce, and activities with a substantial effect on interstate commerce.

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

Answer

Facially discriminatory laws are virtually per se invalid under the Dormant Commerce Clause unless the state demonstrates a compelling interest and no less discriminatory alternative exists.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Sex/gender

Answer

Sex/gender classifications are subject to intermediate scrutiny, requiring the government to demonstrate an important interest substantially related to the classification.

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CO Bar CO Bar Constitutional Law 1