NYLE NY Constitutional Law & Civil Rights

Question 1

Under the New York Constitution, how many judges sit on the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

9

Question 2

The New York Human Rights Law, which prohibits discrimination in employment and public accommodations, is codified in which statute?

Accepted Answer

NY Executive Law Article 15

Answer

NY Civil Rights Law

Answer

NY Labor Law Article 8

Answer

NY General Business Law Article 36

Question 3

Under the New York Human Rights Law, employers with how many or more employees are covered by its anti-discrimination provisions?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

15

Answer

10

Answer

4

Question 4

Under federal Section 1983, what is the applicable statute of limitations for a civil rights claim brought in New York federal court?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

4 years

Question 5

Which constitutional provision is most directly implicated when a court reviews a New York City stop-and-frisk encounter?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause

Question 6

Under Article 78 of the CPLR, which of the following is NOT a recognized basis for challenging an administrative agency's determination?

Accepted Answer

The petitioner disagrees with the agency's policy choice

Answer

The determination was arbitrary and capricious

Answer

The agency exceeded its jurisdiction

Answer

The determination was made in violation of lawful procedure