MS Bar MS Bar Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

The Mississippi Due Process Clause is found in which article of the Mississippi Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article III

Answer

Article I

Answer

Article IV

Answer

Article XIV

Question 2

Under Mississippi law, which clause limits the Legislature from enacting ex post facto laws?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Rights

Answer

The Supremacy Clause

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The Commerce Clause

Answer

The Equal Protection Clause

Question 3

Mississippi's constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial applies to which courts?

Accepted Answer

All criminal prosecutions in Mississippi courts

Answer

Only federal courts in Mississippi

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Only circuit courts

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Only capital cases

Question 4

Under the Mississippi Constitution, who appoints chancery court judges?

Accepted Answer

They are elected by district voters

Answer

The Governor appoints all chancery judges

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The Legislature appoints them

Answer

The Supreme Court appoints them

Question 5

The Mississippi Constitution's initiative process allows citizens to propose amendments to which laws?

Accepted Answer

The constitution, except for certain protected sections

Answer

Any provision of the Mississippi Constitution

Answer

Only statutes, not the constitution

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Only budget-related provisions

Question 6

Under the Mississippi Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor serves as president of which body?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi Senate

Answer

The Mississippi House of Representatives

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The State Board of Education

Answer

The Governor's Cabinet