Free MT Bar Constitutional Law Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution is primarily used to expand federal power over the states?

Accepted Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer

Equal Protection Clause

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Eighth Amendment

Question 3

The principle of "judicial review" was established in which landmark Supreme Court case?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

McCulloch v. Maryland

Answer

Plessy v. Ferguson

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT protected under the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Right to Privacy

Answer

Freedom of Speech

Answer

Freedom of Religion

Answer

Freedom of the Press

Question 5

The "equal protection clause" is found in which amendment?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer

Thirteenth Amendment

Answer

Fifteenth Amendment

Answer

Nineteenth Amendment