Legal 2700 Exam Questions and Answers
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Police enter a home Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Clause. The
without a warrant and police violated the homeowner's rights by conducting
seize illegal drugs found a search without a warrant.
in plain sight. What
principle is likely at play in
challenging the seizure of
the drugs?
A police officer stops a (D) Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Clause.
car and searches the trunk The search was conducted without probable cause or
without the driver's a warrant, making it likely inadmissible.
consent and without a
warrant. Which legal
principle could be
invoked if the driver is
charged with possession
of drugs found in the
trunk?
A student is expelled from Procedural Due Process. The student did not receive
school without a hearing a fair hearing, which is required when depriving
or an opportunity to someone of their educational rights.
appeal. What aspect of
law has likely been
violated?
, A person is arrested but Procedural Due Process. The individual has the right
not informed of the to be informed of charges promptly.
charges against them until
days later. Which legal
principle is being
violated?
A state enacts a law The law will be struck down as it violates substantive
banning all forms of due process since the right to contraception is
contraception. A couple considered a fundamental right.
challenges the law based
on substantive due
process. What is the likely
outcome?
A state passes a law Intermediate Scrutiny. Gender discrimination typically
allowing only male falls under intermediate scrutiny, requiring an
students to participate in important governmental interest.
certain athletic
scholarships. If female
students sue, under which
level of scrutiny would the
law be evaluated?
law prohibits individuals of Strict Scrutiny. Laws that discriminate based on
a certain religion from religion are subject to strict scrutiny.
holding public office.
What standard of scrutiny
would a court likely apply
to this law?
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Terms in this set (22)
Police enter a home Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Clause. The
without a warrant and police violated the homeowner's rights by conducting
seize illegal drugs found a search without a warrant.
in plain sight. What
principle is likely at play in
challenging the seizure of
the drugs?
A police officer stops a (D) Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Clause.
car and searches the trunk The search was conducted without probable cause or
without the driver's a warrant, making it likely inadmissible.
consent and without a
warrant. Which legal
principle could be
invoked if the driver is
charged with possession
of drugs found in the
trunk?
A student is expelled from Procedural Due Process. The student did not receive
school without a hearing a fair hearing, which is required when depriving
or an opportunity to someone of their educational rights.
appeal. What aspect of
law has likely been
violated?
, A person is arrested but Procedural Due Process. The individual has the right
not informed of the to be informed of charges promptly.
charges against them until
days later. Which legal
principle is being
violated?
A state enacts a law The law will be struck down as it violates substantive
banning all forms of due process since the right to contraception is
contraception. A couple considered a fundamental right.
challenges the law based
on substantive due
process. What is the likely
outcome?
A state passes a law Intermediate Scrutiny. Gender discrimination typically
allowing only male falls under intermediate scrutiny, requiring an
students to participate in important governmental interest.
certain athletic
scholarships. If female
students sue, under which
level of scrutiny would the
law be evaluated?
law prohibits individuals of Strict Scrutiny. Laws that discriminate based on
a certain religion from religion are subject to strict scrutiny.
holding public office.
What standard of scrutiny
would a court likely apply
to this law?
