Law Quiz Chapter 1

Due Date: 3/4/2013
T/F
Congress may regulate any activity that has a substantial economic effect on interstate commerce. True Page 108
Judicial review refers to the power of district courts to declare a statue or governmental action unconstitutional and void. False Page 110
Taking Clause is when the government takes property for public use, such as to build a new freeway. True Page 118 Constitutional rights generally protect only against governmental acts. False Page 112 Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among stated. True Page 107 M/C
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution embody a series of protections for individuals against various types of interference by the federal government. Page 106 a. Bill of Rights b. The U.S Constitution c. Constitutional Rights d. Fundamental Rights
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power. Page 113 a. Political Speech b. Judicial Restraint c. Checks and Balances d. Concurrent Power
A clause to the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that says no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty or property" without due process of the law. Page 118 a. Due Process Clause b. Equal Protection Clause c. Establishment Clause d. Commerce Clause

The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations. Page 107 a. Due Process Clause b. Commerce Clause c. Establishment Clause d. The Supremacy Clause
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law. Page 118 a. Fifth Amendment b. Second Amendment c. Third Amendment d. Seventh Amendment