LLM Constitutional Law 3

Question 1

Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

Thirteenth Amendment

Answer

The Thirteenth Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

Question 2

The 'incorporation doctrine' refers to which constitutional development?

Accepted Answer

Applying Bill of Rights protections to states via the Fourteenth Amendment

Answer

The incorporation doctrine uses the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause to apply most Bill of Rights protections against state governments.

Question 3

Which principle prevents the government from punishing conduct that was not illegal at the time it occurred?

Accepted Answer

Ex Post Facto Clause

Answer

The Ex Post Facto Clause in Article I prohibits retroactive criminal punishment for acts that were legal when committed.

Question 4

Under what circumstances may Congress override a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Congress

Answer

Article I requires a two-thirds supermajority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to override a presidential veto.

Question 5

The 'political question doctrine' bars federal courts from adjudicating issues that are primarily committed to which branch?

Accepted Answer

The political branches (Congress and the Executive)

Answer

The political question doctrine holds that courts will not hear cases involving issues constitutionally committed to the legislative or executive branches for final resolution.

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM Constitutional Law 3