Constitutional Law Quiz

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Does a constitutional challenge to a state's legislative map present a political question?

True (A)

Why or why not?

Yes, because the issue is related to how the government is structured and how power is balanced between the federal government and the states.

Did the Framers of the 14th Amendment intend it to apply the Bill of Rights to the States?

True (A)

How Strong is Federalism?

<p>The question of how strong federalism is, is a complex one with no easy answer. It depends on how you define federalism and what you are measuring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the judiciary?

<p>The judiciary's role is to interpret the law and ensure that it is applied fairly. In the case of federalism, the judiciary may be called upon to decide whether a state law is consistent with the US Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hypothetical Scenario Questions

  • A state experiences significant population changes over several decades, leading to outdated and racially disproportionate legislative districts.
  • Citizens sue the state to force them to update the map.
  • Does a constitutional challenge to a state's legislative map present a political question?
  • Why or why not?

Incorporation of Individual Liberties

  • With respect to the incorporation of individual liberties, there are two prevailing schools of thought: Incorporationists and Selective incorporationists (A.K.A. Selectivists).
  • Did the Framers of the 14th Amendment intend it to apply the Bill of Rights to the States?
  • How strong is Federalism?
  • What is the role of the judiciary?

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