WV Bar Constitutional Law

Question 1

Under the West Virginia Constitution, how many justices sit on the Supreme Court of Appeals?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

Three

Answer

Seven

Answer

Nine

Question 2

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution requires West Virginia courts to give full faith and credit to judgments from other states?

Accepted Answer

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Due Process Clause

Answer

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Question 3

Under strict scrutiny, the government must show its law is necessary to achieve a:

Accepted Answer

Compelling government interest

Answer

Rational basis

Answer

Substantial government interest

Answer

Legitimate government interest

Question 4

The West Virginia Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

Answer

Race

Answer

Sex

Answer

Disability

Question 5

Under the dormant Commerce Clause, West Virginia may NOT enact a law that:

Accepted Answer

Discriminates against out-of-state businesses

Answer

Regulates intrastate commerce only

Answer

Imposes uniform safety regulations on all trucks

Answer

Taxes goods sold within the state

Question 6

A West Virginia statute is presumed constitutional when challenged under which standard of review?

Accepted Answer

Rational basis review

Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

Intermediate scrutiny

Answer

De novo review