6/14/25, 2:29 AM Quiz: Basics of US Government: GOVT422: American Constitutional Law (B02)
Quiz: Basics of US Government
Due Jun 2 at 11:59pm
Points 125
Questions 42
Time Limit 120 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1 — Module 3: Week 3.
Contains 42 multiple-choice and essay questions.
Is limited to 120 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 125 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 3: Week 3.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 120 out of 125
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 120 out of 125
Submitted Jun 2 at 8:31pm
This attempt took 9 minutes.
Question 1
2..5 pts
The Supreme Court in _____ struck down a federal statutory provision allowing victims of
gender-motivated violence to sue their victimizers in federal court.
United States v. Lopez (1995)
Gonzales v. Raich (2005)
South Dakota v. Dole (1987)
United States v. Morrison (2000)
Question 2
2..5 pts
, 6/14/25, 2:29 AM Quiz: Basics of US Government: GOVT422: American Constitutional Law (B02)
In Pollock v. Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company (1895), the Court invalidated a federal law that
imposed a two percent tax on incomes of more than $4,000 a year.
banned slavery in certain federal territories.
prohibited industrial monopolies affecting interstate commerce.
None of the above is true.
Question 3
2..5 pts
Until 1937 the Supreme Court often frustrated attempts by Congress to exercise police powers.
The Court achieved this result by
narrowly interpreting the Commerce Clause.
following the doctrine of dual federalism.
distinguishing between manufacturing and distribution of products.
All of the above are true.
Question 4
2..5 pts
Article III of the Constitution leaves the organization of the lower federal courts to the ____ _.
Congress
Supreme Court
Cabinet
state legislatures
IncorrectQuestion 5
.5 pts
The Supreme Court’s preterm conference is devoted primarily to
the consideration of petitions for rehearing of cases from the previous term.
administrative and procedural matters.
consideration of petitions for certiorari.
motions to proceed in forma pauperis.
Question 6
2..5 pts
The doctrine of _____ has historically imposed some limits on intergovernmental taxation.
Quiz: Basics of US Government
Due Jun 2 at 11:59pm
Points 125
Questions 42
Time Limit 120 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1 — Module 3: Week 3.
Contains 42 multiple-choice and essay questions.
Is limited to 120 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 125 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 3: Week 3.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 120 out of 125
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 120 out of 125
Submitted Jun 2 at 8:31pm
This attempt took 9 minutes.
Question 1
2..5 pts
The Supreme Court in _____ struck down a federal statutory provision allowing victims of
gender-motivated violence to sue their victimizers in federal court.
United States v. Lopez (1995)
Gonzales v. Raich (2005)
South Dakota v. Dole (1987)
United States v. Morrison (2000)
Question 2
2..5 pts
, 6/14/25, 2:29 AM Quiz: Basics of US Government: GOVT422: American Constitutional Law (B02)
In Pollock v. Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company (1895), the Court invalidated a federal law that
imposed a two percent tax on incomes of more than $4,000 a year.
banned slavery in certain federal territories.
prohibited industrial monopolies affecting interstate commerce.
None of the above is true.
Question 3
2..5 pts
Until 1937 the Supreme Court often frustrated attempts by Congress to exercise police powers.
The Court achieved this result by
narrowly interpreting the Commerce Clause.
following the doctrine of dual federalism.
distinguishing between manufacturing and distribution of products.
All of the above are true.
Question 4
2..5 pts
Article III of the Constitution leaves the organization of the lower federal courts to the ____ _.
Congress
Supreme Court
Cabinet
state legislatures
IncorrectQuestion 5
.5 pts
The Supreme Court’s preterm conference is devoted primarily to
the consideration of petitions for rehearing of cases from the previous term.
administrative and procedural matters.
consideration of petitions for certiorari.
motions to proceed in forma pauperis.
Question 6
2..5 pts
The doctrine of _____ has historically imposed some limits on intergovernmental taxation.
