JD Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

The 'takings' clause of the Fifth Amendment requires the government to provide just compensation when it does what?

Accepted Answer

Takes private property for public use

Answer

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment mandates just compensation when the government appropriates private property for public use.

Question 2

Under the Equal Protection Clause, race-based classifications are subject to which level of scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

Race is a suspect classification under the Equal Protection Clause, triggering strict scrutiny that requires a compelling government interest and narrow tailoring.

Question 3

The Non-Delegation Doctrine holds that Congress cannot delegate which type of power to administrative agencies?

Accepted Answer

Legislative powers without an intelligible principle

Answer

The Non-Delegation Doctrine prohibits Congress from transferring its core legislative authority to agencies unless it provides an intelligible guiding principle.

Question 4

Which doctrine allows federal courts to avoid deciding constitutional questions when a case can be resolved on other grounds?

Accepted Answer

Constitutional avoidance canon

Answer

The constitutional avoidance canon instructs courts to interpret statutes to avoid constitutional questions when a plausible alternative reading exists.

Question 5

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms unconnected to militia service?

Accepted Answer

District of Columbia v. Heller

Answer

In District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), the Supreme Court ruled the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess firearms independent of service in a militia.

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JD Constitutional Law 2