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

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals consists of five justices who serve 12-year terms.

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

Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution's Full Faith and Credit Clause obligates states to recognize valid judgments from sister states.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Compelling government interest

Answer

Strict scrutiny requires the government to demonstrate that the law is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

Answer

The West Virginia Human Rights Act covers race, sex, disability, and other protected classes but does not list political affiliation as a protected category.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Discriminates against out-of-state businesses

Answer

The dormant Commerce Clause prohibits states from enacting laws that discriminate against interstate commerce or unduly burden it.

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WV Bar Constitutional Law