(BLAw chap 2 *1)CHT4 Business and the Constitution
A law based on a suspect trait will not stand under the equal protection clause even if it is necessary to promote a compelling government interest.
False
A resident of one state, when in another state, can be denied the privileges and immunities of that state for any reason.
False
A state may not restrict certain kinds of advertising, even in the interest of preventing consumers from being misled.
False
Equal protection means that the government must treat all individuals the same.
False
If a restriction imposed by the government is content neutral, then a court will not allow it.
False
In situations involving fundamental rights, a law that rationally relates to a legitimate government end will be struck down.
False
Nonverbal expression of belief is not a constitutionally protected form of expression.
False
Only Congress may pass a law in conflict with the Constitution.
False
Privacy rights receive no protection under federal law.
False
Procedural due process focuses on the content of legislation.
False
State governments do not have any authority to regulate interstate commerce.
False
Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker.
False
The Fifth Amendment allows persons to be deprived of property without due process of law.
False
The U.S. Constitution divides powers among four branches of government.
False
The commerce clause has had no greater impact on business than any other provision in the Constitution.
False
The commerce clause has never been held to support the federal regulation of noncommercial activities that take place wholly within a state's borders.
False
The free exercise clause prohibits the government from passing laws that have any impact on religion.
False
The rights secured by the Bill of Rights are absolute.
False
Under the privileges and immunities clause, the federal government has the power to regulate commercial activities among the states.
False
When there is a direct conflict between a federal law and a state law, both laws are rendered invalid.
False
A law that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.
True
Corporations enjoy many of the same rights and privileges as natural persons do.
True
Local governments, including cities, exercise police powers.
True
Political speech by corporations falls within the protection of the First Amendment.
True
Preemption occurs when Congress chooses to act exclusively on a subject over which the federal government shares power with the states.
True
Speech can be subject to reasonable restrictions.
True
State regulatory powers are often referred to as police powers.
True
The United States Supreme Court has held that a constitutional right to privacy is implied by several of the amendments in the Bill of Rights.
True
The dormant commerce clause comes into play when state regulations affect interstate commerce.
True
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are commonly known as the Bill of Rights.
True
The national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers.
True
The system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches.
True
Under the Ninth Amendment, people have rights in addition to those specified in the Constitution.
True
Under the full faith and credit clause, any judicial decision in one state with respect to contract rights will be honored and enforced in all states.
True
When religious practices work against public policy, the government can act.
True
