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What was the main concern of the government in regulating Filburn's home wheat consumption?
What was the main concern of the government in regulating Filburn's home wheat consumption?
- It could contribute to nationwide shortages or surpluses. (correct)
- It would disrupt local farming practices.
- It would harm his business profits.
- It would violate his personal rights.
Which Justice authored the unanimous opinion in Filburn (1942)?
Which Justice authored the unanimous opinion in Filburn (1942)?
- Justice Robert Jackson (correct)
- Justice William Brennan
- Justice Felix Frankfurter
- Chief Justice Harlan Stone
What is the main purpose of state police powers?
What is the main purpose of state police powers?
- To control foreign commerce.
- To regulate e-commerce strictly.
- To limit interstate business transactions.
- To promote public health, safety, and morals. (correct)
What constitutional act was at issue in Heart of Atlanta Motel vs. United States (1964)?
What constitutional act was at issue in Heart of Atlanta Motel vs. United States (1964)?
What test did the Court develop to assess the reach of the Commerce Clause?
What test did the Court develop to assess the reach of the Commerce Clause?
What was a major criticism of the Articles of Confederation?
What was a major criticism of the Articles of Confederation?
Which section of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Legislative Branch?
Which section of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Legislative Branch?
What does the term 'federalism' refer to in the context of the U.S. government?
What does the term 'federalism' refer to in the context of the U.S. government?
Which of the following is a function of the U.S. Constitution?
Which of the following is a function of the U.S. Constitution?
What is the principle of 'checks and balances' designed to do?
What is the principle of 'checks and balances' designed to do?
What test was established by the Supreme Court in Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District?
What test was established by the Supreme Court in Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District?
Which of the following types of speech is considered unprotected?
Which of the following types of speech is considered unprotected?
In Mahanoy Area School District vs. Brandy Levy, what was the primary reason the court ruled in favor of the student?
In Mahanoy Area School District vs. Brandy Levy, what was the primary reason the court ruled in favor of the student?
What was the result of the Morse vs. Frederick case regarding the banner "Bong Hits 4 Jesus"?
What was the result of the Morse vs. Frederick case regarding the banner "Bong Hits 4 Jesus"?
What is a characteristic of limited protected speech?
What is a characteristic of limited protected speech?
Which of the following statements about offensive speech is true?
Which of the following statements about offensive speech is true?
Which case is known for establishing the significance of social media in student free speech rights?
Which case is known for establishing the significance of social media in student free speech rights?
In the context of protected speech, what does the term "channel" speech refer to?
In the context of protected speech, what does the term "channel" speech refer to?
How can a corporation be held criminally liable under modern law?
How can a corporation be held criminally liable under modern law?
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional safeguard against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional safeguard against unreasonable searches and seizures?
What is considered a defining characteristic of 'mens rea' in common law concerning corporations?
What is considered a defining characteristic of 'mens rea' in common law concerning corporations?
In the case of Rodriguez v. U.S., what was the primary legal question regarding the traffic stop?
In the case of Rodriguez v. U.S., what was the primary legal question regarding the traffic stop?
Which of the following actions can allow for a warrantless search under the 4th Amendment?
Which of the following actions can allow for a warrantless search under the 4th Amendment?
What is the primary function of the Establishment Clause within the context of the 1st Amendment?
What is the primary function of the Establishment Clause within the context of the 1st Amendment?
Which test is applied when a law involves a fundamental right or suspect class?
Which test is applied when a law involves a fundamental right or suspect class?
What does the Intermediate Scrutiny test require of a law related to a protected class?
What does the Intermediate Scrutiny test require of a law related to a protected class?
What level of scrutiny is applied to most government laws, as described in the Rational Basis Test?
What level of scrutiny is applied to most government laws, as described in the Rational Basis Test?
In which amendment is the Due Process clause found at the federal level?
In which amendment is the Due Process clause found at the federal level?
Which case exemplified the application of the 14th Amendment's Due Process rights regarding same-sex marriage?
Which case exemplified the application of the 14th Amendment's Due Process rights regarding same-sex marriage?
What does the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment pertain to?
What does the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment pertain to?
What must a law demonstrate to pass the Rational Basis Test?
What must a law demonstrate to pass the Rational Basis Test?
