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

Mississippi's Declaration of Rights, including due process protections, is contained in Article III of the state constitution.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Rights

Answer

Article III (Declaration of Rights) of the Mississippi Constitution prohibits ex post facto laws.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

All criminal prosecutions in Mississippi courts

Answer

Mississippi's speedy trial right applies to all criminal prosecutions under Article III of the state constitution.

Question 4

Under the Mississippi Constitution, who appoints chancery court judges?

Accepted Answer

They are elected by district voters

Answer

Mississippi chancery court judges are elected by voters in their respective districts, not appointed.

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

Mississippi's citizen initiative process allows constitutional amendments but excludes provisions relating to the Bill of Rights and certain other sections.

(MS Bar) Mississippi Bar Exam Practice Test

(MS Bar) Mississippi Bar Exam Practice Test

MS Bar MS Bar Constitutional Law 2