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  1. Under the Vermont Constitution, which branch has the power to grant pardons?

    Answer: The Governor

    The Vermont Constitution vests the pardoning power in the Governor.

  2. The Vermont Constitution's Common Benefits Clause is analogous to which federal constitutional provision?

    Answer: The Equal Protection Clause

    Vermont's Common Benefits Clause (Chapter I, Article 7) serves a function similar to the federal Equal Protection Clause.

  3. Under the First Amendment as applied to Vermont, which level of scrutiny applies to content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions on speech?

    Answer: Intermediate scrutiny

    Content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions on speech are reviewed under intermediate scrutiny.

  4. Which doctrine prohibits states from discriminating against interstate commerce under the Dormant Commerce Clause?

    Answer: Non-discrimination principle

    The Dormant Commerce Clause's non-discrimination principle bars states from imposing laws that discriminate against out-of-state commerce.

  5. Under the Fourth Amendment, which standard must police satisfy to obtain a search warrant?

    Answer: Probable cause

    The Fourth Amendment requires probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, for the issuance of a search warrant.

  6. Vermont's Constitution was first adopted in which year, making it one of the earliest state constitutions?

    Answer: 1777

    Vermont adopted its first constitution in 1777, before it was admitted to the Union.

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