JD Constitutional Law

Question 1

Under the First Amendment, which standard of review applies to content-based restrictions on speech?

Accepted Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

Content-based restrictions on speech are presumptively unconstitutional and subject to strict scrutiny, requiring a compelling government interest and narrow tailoring.

Question 2

Which constitutional provision prohibits states from abridging the privileges or immunities of U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer

The Fourteenth Amendment's Privileges or Immunities Clause prohibits states from abridging the privileges or immunities of United States citizens.

Question 3

The 'dormant Commerce Clause' doctrine prohibits states from doing what?

Accepted Answer

Discriminating against or unduly burdening interstate commerce

Answer

The dormant Commerce Clause, implied from Congress's commerce power, prevents states from enacting laws that discriminate against or place undue burdens on interstate commerce.

Question 4

In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established which foundational principle?

Accepted Answer

Judicial review of congressional acts

Answer

Marbury v. Madison established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Question 5

Under the Establishment Clause, which test did the Supreme Court use in Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971)?

Accepted Answer

Lemon test

Answer

The Lemon test requires that a law have a secular purpose, neither advance nor inhibit religion, and avoid excessive government entanglement with religion.

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