IA Bar Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states?

Accepted Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

Question 2

In Iowa courts, what is the standard for determining whether a statute violates equal protection?

Accepted Answer

Whether the classification bears a rational relationship to a legitimate government purpose

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Whether the law is popular with voters

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Whether the Governor approved the law

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Whether the law has been in effect for more than 10 years

Question 3

What does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Government establishment of or preference for a religion

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Private religious practice

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Religious speech in public

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Displaying religious symbols on private property

Question 4

Under Iowa law, what is the doctrine of sovereign immunity?

Accepted Answer

The state cannot be sued without its consent

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State employees are immune from all liability

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The Governor cannot be prosecuted while in office

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Federal law does not apply in state courts

Question 5

Which level of scrutiny applies to gender-based classifications under equal protection analysis?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate scrutiny

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Strict scrutiny

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Rational basis review

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Compelling interest test

Question 6

What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause for Iowa state law?

Accepted Answer

Federal law takes precedence over conflicting state law

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Iowa law always overrides federal law

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State constitutions are superior to the federal constitution

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Federal courts must follow state court decisions