IL Bar Constitutional Law

Question 1

Under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which standard of review applies to economic regulations that do not burden a fundamental right?

Accepted Answer

Rational basis

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Strict scrutiny

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Intermediate scrutiny

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Compelling interest test

Question 2

A state law requires all out-of-state trucking companies to use only Illinois-licensed drivers when hauling goods within the state. Which constitutional provision is most likely violated?

Accepted Answer

Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV

Answer

Supremacy Clause

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Commerce Clause

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Equal Protection Clause

Question 3

The Illinois General Assembly passes a bill that the Governor vetoes. Under the Illinois Constitution, what fraction of each chamber must vote to override the veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority

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Simple majority

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Three-fifths majority

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Three-fourths majority

Question 4

Which doctrine prevents federal courts from enjoining pending state criminal proceedings absent extraordinary circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Abstention under Younger v. Harris

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Mootness doctrine

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Political question doctrine

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Ripeness doctrine

Question 5

Under the First Amendment, which category of speech receives no constitutional protection?

Accepted Answer

True threats and incitement to imminent lawless action

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Commercial speech

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Political speech

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Symbolic speech

Question 6

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment requires just compensation when the government takes private property. A regulation that denies an owner all economically beneficial use of land is called a:

Accepted Answer

Per se regulatory taking under Lucas

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Partial taking

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Regulatory taking requiring Penn Central balancing

Answer

Exaction