NJ Bar Constitutional Law 3

Question 1

A state law that discriminates against out-of-state commerce will most likely be struck down under which doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Dormant Commerce Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

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Preemption doctrine

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Eleventh Amendment

Question 2

The presidential veto power is subject to override by which congressional vote?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority in each chamber

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Simple majority in each chamber

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Three-fourths of all states

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Unanimous vote in the Senate

Question 3

Under the Second Amendment as interpreted in District of Columbia v. Heller, individuals have a right to keep firearms for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Self-defense in the home

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Hunting and recreation only

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Military service only

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Unrestricted public carry

Question 4

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment requires just compensation when the government takes private property for which use?

Accepted Answer

Public use

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Any government use

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Military use only

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Environmental preservation

Question 5

The Supremacy Clause establishes that when valid federal law conflicts with state law, which law prevails?

Accepted Answer

Federal law

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State law

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The more recent law

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The more specific law

Question 6

Which test does the Supreme Court apply when evaluating gender-based classifications under the Equal Protection Clause?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate scrutiny

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Rational basis

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Strict scrutiny

Answer

Compelling interest