LAS 101 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers10
Janice is upset with recent government actions. As a matter of protest, she chose to fly the
American flag upside down in front of her store.
True or false: The government can prohibit the flying the American flag upside down based on
the expressive message intended by the act, such as the person expressing their displeasure
with the government? - ANSWERS-False
Janice is upset with recent government actions. As a matter of protest, she chose to burn the
American flag in front of her store, which is in a commerically-zoned part of the city. The city
were Janice lives has a law that prohibits the burning or setting ablaze of any material in any
commercially-zoned area without a permit to do so. The law applies to any type of burning and
its purpose is to protect against accidental fires that spread or the burning of things that release
pollutants into the air.
True or false: Janice has a First Amendment right to burn the flag as she did and cannot be
prosecuted for it? - ANSWERS-False
Which of the following best describes the "right to privacy" as it relates to the U.S. Constitution?
Choose all that apply. - ANSWERS-It is a right that has been read in to, or impliedly found within,
the Constitution OR It serves as the basis for the Fourth Amendment's prohibition regarding
searches
Zach and Taylor are next door neighbors in an apartment complex. They share a common wall
between the living room in both units.
Zach drilled a small hole in the common wall and inserted a "spy camera" so he could watch
what was happening in Taylor's living room. Taylor was unaware and did not consent to the
camera.
Zach frequently watched Taylor and her friends and one day observed what looked like their
packaging cocaine for sale. Zach thought this because Zach used to traffic in cocaine and had
, been to prison for it. Zach called the police and told them "I saw my neighbor packaging cocaine
in her apartment."
True or False: Zach violated Taylor's right to privacy/ to be free from unreasonable searchers
Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWERS-False NOTE: The Fourth Amendment
applies only to actions by the government or those acting upon the request or command of the
government. It does not apply to actions between private citizens. Zach is in trouble for other
things, but not for violating the Fourth Amendment.
According to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windows, same-sex marriage
is Constitutionally-protected by which of the following? Choose all that apply. - ANSWERS--Fifth
Amendment Due Process Clause
-Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause
The authority of a court to strike down a law if the law is contrary to the United States
Constitution is referred to as: - ANSWERS-judicial review
Enumerated power of Congress: - ANSWERS-coin money, declare war, collect taxes
Enumerated power of the executive: - ANSWERS-appoint judges, veto legislation, serve as
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
What privilege gives the right of an individual to not be held in unlawful custody? - ANSWERS-
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Laws passed after the occurrence of an act that alter the legal status or consequences of that
act. - ANSWERS-Ex Post facto laws
Which amendment involves the freedom of religion, speech and association? - ANSWERS-First
Amendment
Answers10
Janice is upset with recent government actions. As a matter of protest, she chose to fly the
American flag upside down in front of her store.
True or false: The government can prohibit the flying the American flag upside down based on
the expressive message intended by the act, such as the person expressing their displeasure
with the government? - ANSWERS-False
Janice is upset with recent government actions. As a matter of protest, she chose to burn the
American flag in front of her store, which is in a commerically-zoned part of the city. The city
were Janice lives has a law that prohibits the burning or setting ablaze of any material in any
commercially-zoned area without a permit to do so. The law applies to any type of burning and
its purpose is to protect against accidental fires that spread or the burning of things that release
pollutants into the air.
True or false: Janice has a First Amendment right to burn the flag as she did and cannot be
prosecuted for it? - ANSWERS-False
Which of the following best describes the "right to privacy" as it relates to the U.S. Constitution?
Choose all that apply. - ANSWERS-It is a right that has been read in to, or impliedly found within,
the Constitution OR It serves as the basis for the Fourth Amendment's prohibition regarding
searches
Zach and Taylor are next door neighbors in an apartment complex. They share a common wall
between the living room in both units.
Zach drilled a small hole in the common wall and inserted a "spy camera" so he could watch
what was happening in Taylor's living room. Taylor was unaware and did not consent to the
camera.
Zach frequently watched Taylor and her friends and one day observed what looked like their
packaging cocaine for sale. Zach thought this because Zach used to traffic in cocaine and had
, been to prison for it. Zach called the police and told them "I saw my neighbor packaging cocaine
in her apartment."
True or False: Zach violated Taylor's right to privacy/ to be free from unreasonable searchers
Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWERS-False NOTE: The Fourth Amendment
applies only to actions by the government or those acting upon the request or command of the
government. It does not apply to actions between private citizens. Zach is in trouble for other
things, but not for violating the Fourth Amendment.
According to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windows, same-sex marriage
is Constitutionally-protected by which of the following? Choose all that apply. - ANSWERS--Fifth
Amendment Due Process Clause
-Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause
The authority of a court to strike down a law if the law is contrary to the United States
Constitution is referred to as: - ANSWERS-judicial review
Enumerated power of Congress: - ANSWERS-coin money, declare war, collect taxes
Enumerated power of the executive: - ANSWERS-appoint judges, veto legislation, serve as
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
What privilege gives the right of an individual to not be held in unlawful custody? - ANSWERS-
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Laws passed after the occurrence of an act that alter the legal status or consequences of that
act. - ANSWERS-Ex Post facto laws
Which amendment involves the freedom of religion, speech and association? - ANSWERS-First
Amendment
