LLM Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

Which constitutional provision grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8)

Answer

The Commerce Clause in Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to regulate commerce among the several states.

Question 2

Under the First Amendment, which category of speech receives the least constitutional protection?

Accepted Answer

True Threats and Incitement

Answer

True threats and incitement to imminent lawless action receive the least First Amendment protection and can be criminalized.

Question 3

The Eleventh Amendment bars which type of federal court action?

Accepted Answer

Federal suits against a state by citizens of another state without the state's consent

Answer

The Eleventh Amendment prohibits federal courts from hearing suits brought against a state by citizens of another state without the state's consent.

Question 4

What is the constitutional standard for the government to take private property under eminent domain?

Accepted Answer

Public use and just compensation

Answer

The Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause requires that private property taken by the government must be for public use and accompanied by just compensation.

Question 5

Which doctrine prevents states from enacting laws that unduly burden interstate commerce even without Congressional action?

Accepted Answer

Dormant Commerce Clause

Answer

The Dormant Commerce Clause doctrine prohibits states from discriminating against or unduly burdening interstate commerce in the absence of federal legislation.

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM Constitutional Law 2