VA Bar Constitutional Law

Question 1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Sixteenth Amendment

Question 2

Under Virginia law, what standard of review does the Virginia Supreme Court apply when evaluating a claim of gender discrimination under the Virginia Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate scrutiny

Answer

Rational basis review

Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

No specific standard

Question 3

The Virginia Constitution guarantees freedom of speech. However, which of the following restrictions would likely be upheld as constitutional?

Accepted Answer

A regulation requiring permits for large public demonstrations in certain areas to ensure public safety

Answer

A law prohibiting all forms of political speech

Answer

A rule that bans all forms of religious expression in public schools

Answer

A prohibition on criticizing the government in any form

Question 4

Under the Virginia Constitution, which provision addresses the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 11

Answer

Article I, Section 8

Answer

Article I, Section 7

Answer

Article I, Section 5

Question 5

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution is often cited in cases involving conflicts between state and federal law?

Accepted Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Establishment Clause

Answer

Due Process Clause