KS Bar Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

What is the separation of powers doctrine as applied in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Each branch of government has distinct powers and no branch may exercise the powers of another

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The Governor can overrule the Legislature at any time

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Courts have unlimited power to create laws

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The Legislature can appoint judges

Question 2

Under the Kansas Constitution, what right do criminal defendants have regarding bail?

Accepted Answer

Most criminal defendants have a right to bail, with exceptions for capital offenses and certain serious crimes

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Bail is never required

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Only misdemeanor defendants have a right to bail

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Bail is set exclusively by the Legislature

Question 3

What is the commerce clause limitation on Kansas state legislation?

Accepted Answer

Kansas cannot pass laws that unduly burden interstate commerce

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Kansas can regulate interstate commerce freely

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The commerce clause only applies to the federal government

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Kansas must get federal approval for all commercial regulations

Question 4

How does the Kansas Constitution address the right to keep and bear arms?

Accepted Answer

Section 4 of the Kansas Bill of Rights protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for security and defense

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Kansas has no constitutional protection for firearms

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Only militia members have the right to bear arms

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The right is limited to hunting purposes

Question 5

What is the Kansas Constitutional requirement regarding public education funding?

Accepted Answer

The Legislature must make suitable provision for finance of the educational interests of the state

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Education funding is entirely discretionary

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Only local governments are responsible for education funding

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The Constitution does not address education

Question 6

Under Kansas constitutional law, what is the void-for-vagueness doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A law that is so unclear that a person of ordinary intelligence cannot understand what conduct is prohibited violates due process

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Only criminal statutes can be void for vagueness

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Vague laws are valid if they serve a public purpose

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The doctrine only applies to federal laws