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BUL3310 chapter 5 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
Question: Relation between state and federal powers
Ans: neither the national gov nor a state gov is superior to the other court;
unless it is within areas of exclusive authority granted under the Constitution
Question: States possess __________ powers
Ans: the right to regulate private activities to protect or promote
1) public safety
2) health
3) welfare
4) morals
(PHWM)
(Power hungry white men)
Ex) insurance is in the realm of state powers
Question: The McCarran-Ferguson Act (1945)
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Ans: passed by Congress declared that states could regulate the business of
insurance and affirmed that continued regulation of insurance by the state was in
the public's best interest
Question: Relations among the states (2 clauses)
Ans: The Privileges and Immunities Clauses
The Full Faith and Credit Clause
Question: The Privileges and Immunities Clause
Ans: Article IV, Section 2
Protects fundamental rights concerning commercial activities and civil liberties.
Each state must provide the citizens of other states the same privileges and
immunities it provides its own citizens. A state cannot treat nonresidents engaged
in basic, essential activities differently without substantial justification.
ex) buying a fishing license and charging out of state residents more would violate
this
Question: The Privileges and Immunities Clause covers
____________
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Ans: citizens, not corporations or aliens.
The clause essentially guarantees a citizen of one state is entitled to the same
treatment as he/she would receive in his or her home state. Nonresidents may be
treated differently form state residents ONLY if a substantial reason exists for
distinguishing the two
Question: Invalid Type of Discrimination
Ans: ex) a rule limiting bar admission (ability to practice law in a state) only to
state residents
Question: Valid type of discrimination
Ans: ex) state residents receiving in state tuition, while nonresidents pay higher
out of state tuition
Question: The Full Faith and Credit Clause
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BUL3310 chapter 5 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
Question: Relation between state and federal powers
Ans: neither the national gov nor a state gov is superior to the other court;
unless it is within areas of exclusive authority granted under the Constitution
Question: States possess __________ powers
Ans: the right to regulate private activities to protect or promote
1) public safety
2) health
3) welfare
4) morals
(PHWM)
(Power hungry white men)
Ex) insurance is in the realm of state powers
Question: The McCarran-Ferguson Act (1945)
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
, 2
Ans: passed by Congress declared that states could regulate the business of
insurance and affirmed that continued regulation of insurance by the state was in
the public's best interest
Question: Relations among the states (2 clauses)
Ans: The Privileges and Immunities Clauses
The Full Faith and Credit Clause
Question: The Privileges and Immunities Clause
Ans: Article IV, Section 2
Protects fundamental rights concerning commercial activities and civil liberties.
Each state must provide the citizens of other states the same privileges and
immunities it provides its own citizens. A state cannot treat nonresidents engaged
in basic, essential activities differently without substantial justification.
ex) buying a fishing license and charging out of state residents more would violate
this
Question: The Privileges and Immunities Clause covers
____________
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
, 3
Ans: citizens, not corporations or aliens.
The clause essentially guarantees a citizen of one state is entitled to the same
treatment as he/she would receive in his or her home state. Nonresidents may be
treated differently form state residents ONLY if a substantial reason exists for
distinguishing the two
Question: Invalid Type of Discrimination
Ans: ex) a rule limiting bar admission (ability to practice law in a state) only to
state residents
Question: Valid type of discrimination
Ans: ex) state residents receiving in state tuition, while nonresidents pay higher
out of state tuition
Question: The Full Faith and Credit Clause
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
