IN Bar Constitutional Law 3

Question 1

Under the Appointments Clause of Article II, 'inferior officers' may be appointed by Congress to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Answer

The Appointments Clause allows Congress to vest appointment of inferior officers in the President alone, the courts of law, or the heads of departments — any of these three options.

Question 2

The constitutional guarantee against double jeopardy attaches in a jury trial at what point?

Accepted Answer

When the jury is sworn in

Answer

In a jury trial, double jeopardy attaches when the jury is sworn in, protecting a defendant from being tried again for the same offense after that point.

Question 3

The Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV prevents states from discriminating against citizens of other states with respect to:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental rights related to national unity such as the right to practice a profession

Answer

The Article IV Privileges and Immunities Clause prohibits states from discriminating against out-of-state citizens with respect to fundamental rights related to national unity, such as the right to pursue a livelihood or practice a profession.

Question 4

Under the Presentment Clause, after Congress passes legislation, the President has how many days to sign or veto a bill (excluding Sundays)?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

Article I, Section 7 gives the President 10 days (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto legislation; if the President does neither, the bill becomes law unless Congress has adjourned.

Question 5

Which constitutional doctrine holds that courts will not decide political questions that have been committed by the Constitution to another branch of government?

Accepted Answer

Political question doctrine

Answer

The political question doctrine bars federal courts from hearing cases involving questions committed to the political branches by the Constitution, such as the conduct of foreign affairs or the process for impeachment.

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IN Bar Constitutional Law 3