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What is the federal form of government?
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?
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What does the full faith and credit clause ensure?
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What are checks and balances?
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What is the commerce clause?
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What is the supremacy clause?
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What is preemption?
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What are the bill of rights?
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What does the First Amendment protect?
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What does the Second Amendment state?
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What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?
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What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?
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What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
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What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?
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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
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What does the Ninth Amendment establish?
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What does the Tenth Amendment establish?
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What does the Fourteenth Amendment state?
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What is symbolic speech?
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What is the compelling government interest?
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What is the filtering software?
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What are meta tags?
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What is the Establishment Clause?
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What does the Free Exercise Clause prohibit?
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What is a search warrant?
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What is probable cause?
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What does the due process clause guarantee?
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What is the equal protection clause?
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What does the Freedom of Information Act (1966) provide?
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What does the Privacy Act (1974) protect?
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What does the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (1986) prohibit?
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What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996) require?
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What does the Financial Services Modernization Act (1999) prohibit?
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The governor's order requiring Texas visitors to quarantine in New York violates substantive due process rights.
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What is preemption in the Supremacy Clause?
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In what situations does federal law preempt state law? (Choose 2 answer choices)
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What situation would NOT be regulated by the federal government under the Commerce Clause?
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What authority does the federal government have under the Commerce Clause? (Choose 2 answer choices)
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What business speech is protected by the First Amendment?
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What restrictions on business speech are allowed by the First Amendment? (Choose 2 answer choices)
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How does the Fifth Amendment apply to fundamental rights?
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What does substantive due process require? (Choose 2 answer choices)
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What does the Free Exercise Clause require?
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What does the First Amendment protect regarding religion? (Choose 2 answer choices)
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What are the three levels of scrutiny used by courts to determine the constitutionality of a government action? (Choose 3 answers)
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What is the lowest level of review by a court to determine whether a government action unconstitutionally infringes on protected rights?
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What is the medium level of scrutiny that a court will use when deciding a case involving a quasi-suspect class?
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What is the system of government called in which states form a union and share sovereign power with the central government?
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Which of the following is the provision of the U.S. Constitution that establishes federal law precedence over state law?
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Which of the following is a correct statement of federal preemption of state law under the Supremacy Clause? (Choose 2 answers)
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If the U.S. Supreme Court determines that a state or federal law violates the U.S. Constitution, it may:
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A restriction on commercial speech will be valid if it meets three criteria. What are they? (Choose 3 answers)
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What is true of corporate political speech? (Choose 2 answers)
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What type of speech does not receive First Amendment protections? (Choose 3 answers)
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Esther has a valid defense against her DWI charge due to her alcoholism.
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Tillie has grounds to have the default judgment set aside.
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Addison can successfully challenge the mask ordinance on constitutional grounds.
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What grounds might Carlton use to fight the citation he received in Nevada?
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Can the government prevent Sofia from making false claims in her advertisements?
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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.
Legal Principles and Amendments
- 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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