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What is the federal form of government?

  • A monarchy
  • A dictatorship
  • A system where power is shared between a central government and member states (correct)
  • A system of government where states are independent

    • What is sovereignty?

    The quality of having independent authority over a geographic area.

    What are police powers?

    Powers possessed by states as part of their inherent sovereignty.

    What is the privileges and immunities clause?

    <p>A clause that requires states not to discriminate against one another's citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the full faith and credit clause ensure?

    <p>It ensures that rights established under deeds, wills, contracts, etc., in one state are honored by other states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are checks and balances?

    <p>The system by which each branch of government exercises checks on the powers of the other branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commerce clause?

    <p>The provision that gives Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supremacy clause?

    <p>The provision that establishes federal law as supreme over state law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is preemption?

    <p>A doctrine under which federal laws take precedence over conflicting state or local laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the bill of rights?

    <p>The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the First Amendment protect?

    <p>The freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Second Amendment state?

    <p>The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?

    <p>Unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

    <p>Rights to indictment, due process, and fair payment when private property is taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

    <p>The right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?

    <p>The right to a trial by jury in civil cases involving at least twenty dollars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

    <p>Excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Ninth Amendment establish?

    <p>That people have rights in addition to those specified in the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Tenth Amendment establish?

    <p>That powers neither delegated to the federal government nor denied to the states are reserved to the states and to the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fourteenth Amendment state?

    <p>No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is symbolic speech?

    <p>Nonverbal conduct that expresses opinions or thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the compelling government interest?

    <p>A test that requires the government to have compelling reasons for passing laws that restrict fundamental rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the filtering software?

    <p>A computer program that screens incoming data according to built-in rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are meta tags?

    <p>Words inserted into a website's keyword field to improve search visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Establishment Clause?

    <p>A provision that prohibits Congress from creating any law respecting the establishment of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Free Exercise Clause prohibit?

    <p>Congress from making any law prohibiting the free exercise of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a search warrant?

    <p>An order that authorizes law enforcement to search particular premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is probable cause?

    <p>Reasonable grounds for believing that a search or arrest should occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the due process clause guarantee?

    <p>No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equal protection clause?

    <p>It guarantees that no state will deny any person equal protection of the laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Freedom of Information Act (1966) provide?

    <p>Individuals have the right to access information about themselves collected in government files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Privacy Act (1974) protect?

    <p>The privacy of individuals about whom the federal government has information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (1986) prohibit?

    <p>The interception of information communicated by electronic means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996) require?

    <p>Health-care providers to inform patients of their privacy rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Financial Services Modernization Act (1999) prohibit?

    <p>The disclosure of nonpublic personal information about consumers to unaffiliated third parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The governor's order requiring Texas visitors to quarantine in New York violates substantive due process rights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is preemption in the Supremacy Clause?

    <p>Federal law is supreme over state law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations does federal law preempt state law? (Choose 2 answer choices)

    <p>When Congress passes very detailed laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation would NOT be regulated by the federal government under the Commerce Clause?

    <p>A state requiring lawyers practicing in the state to be licensed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority does the federal government have under the Commerce Clause? (Choose 2 answer choices)

    <p>To regulate international commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What business speech is protected by the First Amendment?

    <p>Some types of advertising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restrictions on business speech are allowed by the First Amendment? (Choose 2 answer choices)

    <p>Limitations on advertisements for alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Fifth Amendment apply to fundamental rights?

    <p>Fundamental rights are a determining factor in the analysis under substantive due process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does substantive due process require? (Choose 2 answer choices)

    <p>A legitimate governmental purpose if a non-fundamental right is involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Free Exercise Clause require?

    <p>Government employment restrictions related to religion must satisfy two requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the First Amendment protect regarding religion? (Choose 2 answer choices)

    <p>The exercise of religious practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three levels of scrutiny used by courts to determine the constitutionality of a government action? (Choose 3 answers)

    <p>Strict scrutiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest level of review by a court to determine whether a government action unconstitutionally infringes on protected rights?

    <p>Rational basis review.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medium level of scrutiny that a court will use when deciding a case involving a quasi-suspect class?

    <p>Intermediate scrutiny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the system of government called in which states form a union and share sovereign power with the central government?

    <p>Federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the provision of the U.S. Constitution that establishes federal law precedence over state law?

    <p>The Supremacy Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct statement of federal preemption of state law under the Supremacy Clause? (Choose 2 answers)

    <p>A state's attempt to regulate television and radio is preempted by federal law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the U.S. Supreme Court determines that a state or federal law violates the U.S. Constitution, it may:

    <p>Invalidate the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A restriction on commercial speech will be valid if it meets three criteria. What are they? (Choose 3 answers)

    <p>It must seek to implement a significant government interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true of corporate political speech? (Choose 2 answers)

    <p>Political donations are protected as types of corporate political speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of speech does not receive First Amendment protections? (Choose 3 answers)

    <p>Obscenity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Esther has a valid defense against her DWI charge due to her alcoholism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tillie has grounds to have the default judgment set aside.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Addison can successfully challenge the mask ordinance on constitutional grounds.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grounds might Carlton use to fight the citation he received in Nevada?

    <p>The federal statute preempts the state statute under the Supremacy Clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the government prevent Sofia from making false claims in her advertisements?

    <p>Yes, the government can restrict false advertising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Federal Government and Sovereignty

    • Federal form of government divides sovereign power between a central government and member states.
    • Sovereignty refers to independent authority over a geographic area, enabling state governments to regulate internal affairs.

    State Powers and Constitutional Clauses

    • Police powers allow states to protect public order, health, and welfare.
    • The Privileges and Immunities Clause prohibits discrimination against citizens of other states.
    • The Full Faith and Credit Clause mandates that states recognize legal acts and judicial proceedings from other states.

    Constitutional Structures

    • Checks and balances among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches prevent abuse of power.
    • Commerce Clause empowers Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
    • Supremacy Clause establishes that federal law prevails over conflicting state laws.
    • Preemption doctrine allows federal laws to override state or local laws.
    • Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, outlining individual freedoms and rights.
    • Each amendment addresses specific protections, such as the rights to free speech, bear arms, and protection against unreasonable searches.

    Individual Rights under the Amendments

    • First Amendment protects freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, and the press.
    • Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring probable cause for search warrants.
    • Fifth Amendment ensures due process and protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
    • Fourteenth Amendment guarantees no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.

    Scrutiny Levels and Government Interests

    • Courts apply different scrutiny levels to evaluate laws affecting rights: rational basis review, intermediate scrutiny, and strict scrutiny.
    • Compelling government interest is a legal standard for laws restricting fundamental rights.

    Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses

    • Establishment Clause prohibits Congress from establishing a state religion.
    • Free Exercise Clause protects individuals' rights to practice their religion.

    Privacy and Information Laws

    • Privacy Acts (1966 and 1974) protect individual privacy rights concerning government-held information.
    • The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (1986) bans unauthorized interception of electronic communications.

    Restrictions and Rights

    • Commercial speech, while protected, can be subjected to government restrictions if they serve a substantial interest.
    • Certain types of speech (e.g., incitement to violence, threats, obscenity) are not protected by the First Amendment.

    Case Examples and Applications

    • Legal challenges exist regarding state-imposed health regulations (e.g., face mask mandates during a pandemic).
    • Federal preemption applies in cases where federal standards conflict with state regulations (e.g., emission standards for trucks).
    • Procedural due process violations can lead to the setting aside of default judgments in civil cases.

    Key Legislative and Constitutional Insights

    • Federal statutes taking precedence over state laws fall under the Supremacy Clause.
    • The government can restrict false advertising to protect public health while still adhering to the First Amendment.

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    Test your understanding of key concepts related to federal forms of government, sovereignty, and police powers. This quiz covers definitions and important principles that shape the governance of states and central authorities. Perfect for political science enthusiasts or students.

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