BUL chapter 2 review
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
If a restriction imposed on speech by the government is content neutral, then a court will not allow it.
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
State governments do not have any authority to regulate interstate commerce.
False
The free exercise clause prohibits the government from passing laws that have any impact on religion.
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 that limits a fundamental right may be held to violate substantive due process.
True
State regulatory powers are often referred to as police powers.
True
When religious practices work against public policy, the government can act.
True
Rory, the chief executive officer of Spout Off Inc., a website for short rants, claims that certain state and federal government actions infringe on rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Most of these guarantees have been held to limit
federal and state actions.
Pharma Corporation expresses opinions on political issues through its financial contributions to political action committees and other groups. Under the First Amendment, Pharma's "expression" is most likely
protected
Power Company creates a t-shirt design to express support for state tax credits favoring the use of energy-efficient products. The firm distributes the t-shirts to many of its customers. The t-shirts are an example of
symbolic speech.
A statute enacted by the Wyoming state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will weigh the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against
the state's interest in regulating the matter.
Federal regulations concerning medical devices directly conflict with a certain state law. Under the U.S. Constitution, which law takes precedence is determined by
the supremacy clause.
Corporations enjoy many of the same rights and privileges as natural persons do.
true
